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9i) !).$ : 3U 214 9-3 3 9 33 3 EaLD'IN&BaLI)H'IN 2i 010 Mil3 ASDEST03 TEXTILE INSTITUTE Pago -1- Minutes - GENERAL MEETING - February 4# 197fc The RED CARPET INN, Charlotte, K.C. In attendance: PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT ) AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE CQRP. J. U, Chr f:l t anbury Wm, Kaoskant H.H. Walter uai.any. A`U*\. Ku?.Trtuk W.M, Brainerd JOHiiS-MANVILLE CORPORATION IT73." Hrown K.A. Roberta E.A. Sohuman C.L. Sheckler ASD FSTOS C OR PO RAT I PIT LIMITED G.I,:,7a, Brink P.E. Leclerc MI,,ra limits Walter H. Smith LAKE ASBESTOS OF QUEBEC LTD. C`e; StTofken TURNER BROS. AS3EST0S CO.,LTD. W.h. Deckman H.J. Corson H.K. PORT3R COMPANY,INC. rnr, Moody D. E. Childers J.W. Eoherd E. C, Bratt J.D. McCluer (Retired) NICOLCT INDUSTRIES,INC. GEC. GrTiuoid, Jr. E.V.'. Ru3sell RA^BESTOS-MANHATTAN , INC. Jrrii. `SuowcroFt 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) CADUALADER.WICKERSHAM & TAFT H.C, Roosevelt (Legal Counsel) ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE II. e7 Sunbury (Seerstary) Minutes 1. President Moody called the meeting to order at 1:45 F.M. 2. Those present were asked to stand and give their name and company. 3- President Moody asked that a moment of prayer be observed in memory of Ralph B. Smith who passed away on January 21, 1971 at his home in North Charleston,S.0.' Mr.Smith had attended A.T.I. meetings regularly for nearly twenty years, and served as Chairman of our Air Hygiene te Mfg. Committee during 1960 and 1961. 4. The minutes of the last meeting were presented for reading. On motion by Mr.E.A, Schuman, seconded by Mr. Roberts, it was voted to omit the reading of same. 83ses n$ 9 0 "$:3l 2U 935 933$ B a LDU'l N&B .1LD I \ .. .. Soil 0 13 Minutes - GENERAL MEETING - continued: Page -2- 5- Treasurer Kuzmuk presented the Financial Report, Dr.J.H. V/olfsie rncvod that it be accepted, motion seconded by Mr.P.E,Leclerc, and flo voted unanimously. A copy of the report is attachod. 6. President Moody referred to the "History of the Asbestos Textile Industry in the United States" by J.A. Bettes,Jr., now appearing serially in the ASBESTOS Magazine, and said that the Secretary had been instructed to write Mr. Bettes a lettor of commondacion on behalf of the Institute and its members. Mr. Bettes, an active member of tne Institute for approximately twonty-four years, served as the President of A.T.I. in 1957 and 19.50. Upon retirement from Raybestos Manhattan,Jrc. several years ago Mr. Bottos began his 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 fine contribution that Hr. Bettes has made to the asbestos textile industry, and congratulates him on doing an exceptionally fine job I Also, tho ASBESTOS Magazine is to be commended for malting the "History" available to its readers! Mr. 3ette3 address is:- John A. Bette3,Jr,,3100 So.Ocoan Blvd.,#6l8, Delray Beach,Fla. 331+44* and we are sure that he would welcome comments from readers of the "History". 7. President Moody announced the election of Mr. N.D, Brown to the B^1o3a0rd woliof G<oLvoeTr*nxoonrs,vO recpiidlaci^ioncgtrQMori..2n.ar . Bo c h^uman oaof vcJ+oiuhun+'oj -$M+anville; Mr. J.L. Rainey of American Asbestos Textilo Corp, Mr. Schuman resigned because of a realignment of his company responsibilities, and. Mr. Rainey's resignation was due to increasingly heavy duties since hia election to President of his company in Juno, 1970. 8. Tho Logoi Counsel Roport ua3 given by Attorney H.C. Roosevelt, of Cadwaladcr, Uickorsham & Taft, ITjJC. A rostuno' i3 attached. 9. The Fibre Producer's Report was given by Hr. Wm.J.W. Smith, Vice President : General Saloc :nr.agor of 3HLL ASBESTOS MINES LIMITED. Mr, Smith began his remarks by jayir.g that it was tho opinion of the producers that the fibre s:iuuation should be exposed as frequently as A.T.I. meets, and proceeded to disnuas tho situation relative to the various grades of fibre; beginning v;ith the shorter grades: Group 7- fibres in the short or classifications are fairly ample, but the longer Group 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 4 fibres - fairly well in balance (Used in aab.-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 '.'eat Coast of Canada, continue to be critically short . The unusually severe winter has crippled product ion at Cassiar. Situation may improve somewhat by June, but supply will still be short. In regard to Rhodesian fibre the o'r^^rgo has been most effective, both in the U.3.A. and Canada. It is a critical 838g ov 9" <j-S ' 31 0214 9 35 9 33 5 BALD"INfcBALD"IN 2S012 'iiJ Minutes - GENERAL MEETING - continued: Page -3- X situation for asbestos textile manufacturers in the 'J.S.A* because there is no alternative lov; iron fibre except Caasiar. The U,S. Gov ernment has a sizeable stockpile of low iron fibro but apparently i3 not willing to release any of it. 10. Committee Reports were given by the respective Chairmen; Air Hygiene & Mfg. Committee - H.M. Willingham,Clun. eclinioc.1 Committee - J, W, Hawkins (Acting chairman) Asbestos Advisory Committee - E.A, Morris, Chm, Fiber Testing Committee - D.E. Childers, Chm. Their reports are attached to thoso minutes. 11. Dr. J.L. Goodman, North Charleston, i>, C., associated with Raybest- os-Manhattan, Inc., speaking as a member of the A.'f.I, Environmental Health Committee, reported that he had attended a seminar on A:bost- osi3, arranged by Dr. Irving J. Solikoff, that was held on June 1J>- 18, 1970 at the Jit. Sinai School of Ilodieine, Hew York City, Said that he was surprised to find a goodly number of representatives or labor in attendance. Dr. Sslikoff's staff members presented the program, which turned out to be a diatribe against industry. At the opening of tho moating it was announced that spraying of steel frame work with asbestos fiber, in new buildings under construction, had been discontinued In New York State. Dr. Goodman was critical of Dr. Selikoff's presentation and accusations against industry. Whan nw* w %IX& vu LvX Iw vai 1 (o Uaf r ) wi'O i/i# OlfXXilOlX spoleo up to answer the question - sometimes quito rudely 1 The second day of the Seminar was devoted to mesothelioma, which Dr. Goodman said was a very controversial end debatable form of cancer (as to cause). He does not agree with many of Dr, Selikoff*s statements end/or conclusions on this subject. Dr, Goodman feels that Dr. Selikoff is a "dangerous" man, and the asbestos industry is going to have to learn how to combat his tactics] We cannot, and should not, take Dr, Selikoff lightly as he har the facilities for getting hie version of the "facts" widely distributed, and the only way he 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 Amorican Medical Association (to control Dr. Selikoff) Dr. Goodman expressed doubt. There is a grievance committee of the Ai-IA but It was very difficult to get it to act. Thought that perhaps pressure on the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine might be effective. In regard to mesothelioma Hr. Wm.J.W. Smith asked if Dr. Selikoff differentiated between Crocidolite and Chrysotile fibre. Dr.Goodman said that Dr. Selikoff inferred that Chrysotile was suspect aa well as Crocidolite. Following Dr. Goodman's report. Hr. TL Sheckler, Chairman of A.T.I.'s Environmental Health Committee, commented that Dr. 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". Hr. Sheckler mentioned the excellent promotional-type English film entitled "WHY ASBESTOS" that was shouri to members the previous evening, and said there is now an Asbestos Information Association of North America. Members of this now association are some of the A. -l- 083867 ^ 'S yi Hi..): 0-14 9-3 5 953S d - -I-'''' I N&B aLD'V I \ dm3 on Minutes - GENERAL NESTING - continued: Page -1^ leading manufacturers of asbestos products in the U.S.A. No further information was given regarding the new association. Hr. Shookler then discussed the new Federal "Occupational Safety & Health Act of 1970" (PL-91-596) that will become effective on April 20, 1971, saying that Industry and its customers can well face new exposure to penalties after the law becomes effective. Outlined some of the penalties, and discussed standards under the new law. For example, the present standard for noise is 90 decibels maximum, and he doubts that any textile plant can show such a low noise level. Under the nevi law the government inspectors will have free access to plants and records. An employe or employee group may request the government to malts inspection at any time. The employer is re quired to post conditions that exceed standards, All penalties are to bo final unless contested within lp day3. In regard to medical -'c health research hr. Shocklor said that a "National Institute of Safety & Health" has boon (or will be) sot up within the framoworlc of the Health,'Education and Welfare Department. Di', L.J. Grallcy's gi'oup will bo part of it. Concluding his remarks ,r. Shccklor said that warning labels on products wero now voluntary but probably will become mandatory at some future date. Thinks that our industry must give serious consideration to the use of warning labels on asbestos products, I'lci.txuuu^ d.iwKn p*.i 4 .hi i 3 )-,y miltn era proliferating in the Thermal Insulation Industry, Date that label use Began could indicate whether a manufacturer had been negligent,if law suit arises 12. Locations for A.T.I. Meetings in 1971 were announeed:- June 9-10, 1971 - Cherry Hill Inn, Cherry Hill,W.J, October 6-8, 1971 - Savannah Inn Sc Country Club,Savannah,Ga. The June meeting schedule will'call for arrival Uednssday afternoon or evening, committee meetings Thursday morning, and GENERAL MEETING from 2:00 to L|.:00 P.H, 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 members1 wives are specially invited. The meeting schodule in October will suggest arrival on Wednesday 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 3:50pm. Respectfully submitted, I I) ' 0 5 9 P OS: 3 r; _ 0214 935 953 BaLD"'I v&BALDH iv ^ R O STER ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE 1*. 0. Box 23V, Pompton Lakes, N. J. 07442 * AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE CORK Norristown, Ha. CARLOCK INC. Palmyra, New York J0HNS-MANV1LLE CORPORATION New York, N. Y. N1COLET INDUSTRIES, INC. Ambler, Pa. U. K. PORTER CO. INC, Pittsburgh, Pa. KAYUESTOS-MANHATTAN, INC. Bridge>ort, Conti. UNIROYAL, INC. Now York, N. Y. ASBESTOS CORPORATION, LTD. Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada ASRESTOS TEXTILE, S. A. Tulaitcingo, 1100, Mexico BELL ASBESTOS MINES, LTD. Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada BBA GROUP LIMITED < lleckhcaton, Yorkshire, England CASSIA R ASBESTOS CORPORATION, LTD. Toronto, Canada HI LA DOS Y TFJIDOS DE ASBESTO, S. A. Toluca, Mexico LAKE ASBESTOS OF QUEBEC LTD. Black latkc, Quebec, Canada NIPPON ASBESTOS CO., LTD. Tokyo, Japan SOCIETE ANONYME FRANCA1SE DU FERODO Paris, France TURNER BROTHERS ASBESTOS CO.. LTD. Rochdale, England 838S-f \ Him ibuh ^iiru mi `2 0 0 9 013 '*v7f$S& L.wk* m-iwm ft tj* it.