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FILE NAME Corning OC DATE 1969 Sept 8 DOC OC326 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION Memo RE Status of Employee Tests P. V. Scheuerla Parlia STATUS OF EMPLOYEE TESTS Jon L. Konsen M.D. - Toledo September 8 1969 2. E. Grimma - Berlia H. C. Schwartz H.D. - Berlia This memorandum is in reply to yours of August 22 1969 on same subject I have revieved the medical reports on Fred DiStephano Floyd Regn and Harry Copeland The reports of DiStephano and Rega were noted to have abnormal chest findings which could be explained on the basis of naturally occuring disease It would be good industrial health practica to place both of these n in jobs where airborne contaminants are minimal I have revieved Earry Copeland's fila as well as the ray reports that go back to the 1950's I think that there is little doubt that this individual has pleural scarring as well as a diffuse ^' interstitial pulmonary disease which manifests itself both as air- way obstructive disease as well as a mild diffusion effect I will be most interested to learn of Dr. Higgins interpretation of the rays for the following reasons 1. plant exposure to fibrous asbestos has never been more than borderline 2. There has been no other cases of asbestosis reported aside from ne vary atipical exposure 3. His pulmonary changes on ray began in the 50's d strongly suggested an infective etiology : 4. This am vas & herry cigarette smoker which certainly could have contributed to his present pulmonary condition I am looking forward to reviewing this case and will be happy to assist you in the proper placement of this individual I would hope that we would with Dr. Schwarts Paisley have an opportunity to review the case not ealy yourself and Dick Grimie but also with Dr. If you have any questions or comments please let me know Jon L. Kouse K.I. JLX Ildo Ildo