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t ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE Pago -1- Minutes - GENERAL MEETING - February 4, 1971 In attendance: The RED CARPET INN, Charlotte, H.C. ipERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE CORP. J. W i Chrs l anbury Wr.i . Kaa 5ikant H.H. Walter GA?;LOCK INC. Alex, Ku/.muk W.F. Brainerd J0I1US-HANYILLE CORPORATION N.D. Brown K.A, Roberts E,A, Sohuman C.L. Sheckler ASBESTOS CORPORATION LIMITED G.F.A. Brink P.E, Leclerc BELL ASBESTOS MINES LIMITED V.ii.JMN. Smu'Ji Walter H. Smith LAKE_ASBESTOS OF QUEBEC LTD. C.E. Srielkeh * TURNER PROS, ASBESTOS CO,,LTD. V.h. Dsdorian H.J. Corson H.K. PORTER COMPANY,INC. L.E. Moody D.E. Childers J. W. Soberd E.C. Bratt J.D. McCluer (Retired) NICOLET INDUSTRIES,IIIG. GEO, Griswo1 d, Jr. E.W. Russell RAYBESTQ S-MANHATTAN , INC . M.'li, Scowcroft J,Vh Hawkins Dr,, J.L., Goodman J.W. Frampton (Guest UNIROYAL, INC. E,A. Morris R.C. Hunt H.M. Willingham Dr. J.H. Wolfsie S.J. Peele,Jr. T.H. Newby L.F. Dieringer (Guest) * CADWALADER ,V<ICKERSHAM & TAFT H.C. Roosevelt (Legal Counsel) ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE H.E. Sunbury'""(Secretary'!-' Minutes 1, President Moody called the meeting to order at 1:45 P.i-I. 2. Those present were asked to stand and give their name and company 3. President Moody asked that a moment of prayor bo observed in memory of Ralph B. Smith who passed, away on January 21, 1971 at his home in North Charleston,S.C, Mr.Smith had attended A.T.I, meetings regularly for nearly twenty years, and served as Chairman o our Air Hygiene & Mfg. Committee during I960 and 1961. ~ 4* The minutes of the last meeting were presented for reading. On motion by Mr.E.A. Gchuman, seconded by Mr. Roberts, it was voted to omit the reading of same. Minutes - GENERAL MEETING continued: Page -2- 5. Treasurer Kuzmuk presented the Financial Report. Dr.J.H. Wolfsie moved that it be accepted, motion seconded by iIr.?.E,Leclerc, and so voted unanimously. A copy of the report is attached. 6. President Moody referred to the "History of the Asbestos Textile'"""*'* Industry in tho United States" by J.A. Bettes,Jr., now appearing serially in the ASBESTOS Magazine, and said that the Secretary had been instructed to write ilr. Bettes a letter of commendation on behalf of the Institute and its members. Mr. Bettes, an active member of the Institute for approximately twenty-four years, served as the President of A.T.I, in 1937 and 19.93. Upon retirement from Raybestos Manhattan,Jnc. several years ago Mr. Bettes began hi3 self-imposed task of collecting information for his "History of the Asbestos Textile Industry in the USA,", and it has required countless hours and voluminous correspondence to prepare the "History" for publication The Institute appreciates the f:me contribution that Mr. Bettes has made to tho asbestos textile industry, and congratulates him on doing an exceptionally fine job! Also, tho ASBESTOS Magazine is to be commended for mailing the "History" available to its readers I Mr. Bettes address is:- John A. Bettes,Jr,,3100 So.Ocean Blvd.,#6lQ, Delray Beach,Fla. 33kkk > and we are sure that ho would welcome comments from readers of the "History". 7, President Moody announced the election of Hr. N.D. Brown to the Board of Governors, replacing Mr.S.A. Schuman of Johns-Manville; also the election to the Board of Mr. J.W, Christenbury, replacing Mr, J.L. Rainey of American Asbestos Textile Corp. Hr. Scbuman resigned because of a realignment of his company responsibilities, and Mr. Rainey's resignation was due to increasingly heavy duties since his election to President of his company in June, 1970. 8. The Legal Counsel Report was given by Attorney H.C. Roosevelt, of Cadwaladcr, tJickersham & Taft, 1TIC. A resume1 is attached. 9. The Fibre Producer's Report was given by Mr. Wn.J.W. Smith, Vice President c: General Sale s Manager of 3ELL ASBESTOS HINES LIMITED, Mr. Smith began hi3 remarks by saying that it was the opinion of the producers that the fib re ux tauxaa.tiownu sji.hiuou jl.dv. bv /e^ evaxpjvousejud ast_> fj.raequently as A.T.I. moots, and proceeded to discuss the situation relative to the various grades of fibre; beginning with the shorter grades: Group 7 fibres in the shorter classifications o.re fairly ample, but tho longer Groun J*3 are in tighter supply. Group 6 fibres - a very specific shortage.(Used in Brake Linings,etc) Group 5 fibres - Premium classifications are "tight". Group h fibres - fairly well in balance (Used in a3b,-cement products) Group 3 fibres - Used in textiles. A year ago a shortage existed, but now the high magnetic iron fibres as produced in Eastern Canadian mines are in good supply. By contrast, the low magnetic iron Group -3---- fibres, as produced on the Uest Coast of Canada, continue to be v critically short . The unusually severe winter has crippled product ion at Cassiar. Situation may improve somewhat by June, but supply *"N will still be short. In regard to Rhodesian fibre the em^nrgo has been most effective, both in the U.3.A. and Canada. It is a critical Minutes - GENERAL MEETING - continued: Page -3- situation for asbestos textile manufacturers in the U.S.A. because there is no alternative low iron fibre except Cassiar, The U,S. Gov ernment has a sizeable stockpile of low iron fibro but apparently is not willing to release any of it. 10. Committee Reports were given by the respective Chairmen: Air Hygiene <1 Hfg. Committee - II,M. Ivillingham, Chn. Technical Committee - J.W* Hawkins (Acting chairman) Asbestos Advisory Committee - E, A. Morris, Cran, Fiber Testing Committee - D.S. Childers, Chm. ^/Their reports are attached to these minutes. 11. Dr. J.L. Goodman. North Charleston,S,C., associated with Raybestos-Manhattan,Inc., speaking as a member of the A.T.I. Environmental Health Committee, reported that he had. attended a seminar on Asbest oses, arranged by Dr, Irving J. SoliJcoff, that was held on June 1$10, 1970 at the Ht. Sinai School of Medicine, Hew York City. Said that he was surprised to find a goodly number of representatives of ' labor in attendance. Dr. Selikoff-s staff members presented the program, which turned out to bo a diatribe against industry. At the opening of the meeting it was announced that spraying of steel frame work with asbo3to3 fiber, in new buildings under construction, had been discontinued in Hew York State. Dr. Goodman was critical of Dr. Selikoff'3 presentation said accusations against industry. When questions were directed to various (staff) speakers Dr. Selikoff :-U spoke up to answer the question - sometimes quite rudely I The second day of the Seminar was devoted to mesothelioma, which Dr. Goodman said was a very controversial and debatable form of cancer (as to cause). He does not agree with many of Dr. Selikoff1s statements and/or conclusions on this subject. Dr, Goodman feels that Dr. Selikoff is a "dannerous" man, and the asbestos industry is going to have to learn how to combat his tacticsl We cannot, and should not, take Dr, Selikoff lightly as he has the facilities for getting his version of the "facts11 widely ' distributed, and the only way lie can be rebutted is by being faced with the overwhelming weight of objective scientific and factual data. When asked if something could be done thru the American Medical Association (to control Dr, Selikoff) Dr. Goodman expressed doubt. There is a grievance committee of the AHA but it was very difficult to get it to act. Thought that perhaps pressure on the Ht. Sinai School of Medicine might be effective. In regard to mesothelioma Ur, Um.J.U. Smith asked if Dr. Selikoff differentiated between Crocidolito and Chrysotile fibre. Dr.Goodman said that Dr. Selikoff inferred that Clrnyaohi 1 n was suspect as well as Grocidolite. Following Dr. Goodmanfs report. Hr. G.L. Sheckler, Chairman of A.T.I.'s Environmental Health Coiiimittee, commented that Pr. Selikoff- -- was going to be around indefinitely and we might as well resign ourselves to that fact, even though Selikoff might be prone to deal with "half-truths". Mr. Sheckler mentioned the excellent promotional-type English film entitled "WHY ASBESTOS" that was shown to members the previous evening, and said there is now an Asbestos Information Association of North America. Members of this new association are some of the \u\l! Minutes - GENERAL HRATING - continued: Page -I4.- leading manufacturers of asbcsto3 products in the U.S.A. No further information was given regarding tho now association. Hr. Shcekler then discussed tho new Federal "Occupational Safety & Health Act of 1970" (FI.-91-59&) that will become effective on April 28, 19711 saying that Industry and its customers can well face--" new exposure to penalties after the lau becomes effective. Outlined some of the penalties, and discussed standards under the nei; law. For example, tho present standard for noise is 90 decibels maximum, and ho doubts that any textile plant can show such a low noise level. Under the new law the government inspectors will have free access to plants and records. An employee or employee group may request the government to make inspection at any time. The employer is re quired to post conditions that exceed standards. All penalties are to be final unless contested within l days. In regard to medical Cc health research Ur. Shecklsr said that a "National Institute of Safety & Health" has been (or will be) set up within the framework of the Health,Education and Welfare Department. Dr. L.J. Crallcy's group will be part of it. Concluding his remarks -ir. Shockler said that warning labels on products x;ere now voluntary but probably will become mandatory at some future date. Thinks that our industry mu3t give seriou3 consideration to the use of warning labels on asbestos products. Mentioned that Common Lav; product liability suits are proliferating in the Thermal Insulation Industry. Date .that label use began could indicate whether a manufacturer had been negligent,if law suit arises, M is** 12, Locations for A.T.I. Meetings in 1971 were announced June 9-10, 1971 - Cherry Hill Inn, Cherry Hill,N.J. October 6-8, 1971 - Savannah Inn & Country Club,Savannah,Ga. The June meeting schedule will call for arrival Wednesday afternoon or evening, committee meetings Thursday morning, and GENERAL MEETING from 2:00 to L|.:00 P.ii. on Thursday afternoon. This shortened program will enable most attendees to be back at their respective offices on Friday morning. The October meeting is our ANNUAL MEETING to which company officials and their wives, also members' Wives are specially invited. The ,, meeting schedule in October will suggest arrival on Wecinesday after noon or evening, the committee meetings will be on Thursday, and the GENERAL MEETING on Friday morning. 13* There being no further business tho meeting adjourned at 3!5>Opm. Respectfully submitted,