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Minutes GENERAL ME iTEIG ' Asbestos Textile Institute June 10, 1966 3arbi2on-Plaza Hotel, Hew York, H.Y. In Attendance: AISRICAM A33E3TCS TETTILB CORP. *.L. Rainey J. f. Ciristenbury GAR1CCIC, INC, G.E. Houghton * - Clson AS"1- .STCS CORPORATION LTD. A.C. Steele -.L. Alexander (A.C.S. Ltd.) H.U. POKIER. CQiTAI.Y , INC, AT. Gouveia J.D. McClure IT DELL ASBESTOS I TIES LTD. 'Sa. J.W. Smith R. Dodds-Hebron jchijs-naiJviue conr. Vj .S. Hough E.A. 3chum an r.A. Rogers C.L. Sheckler H.C. Atkinson CAS3IAR ASBESTOS'CORT. LTD. T.T. Tigert CADNAlAUER, NTCIERSIIAM ft TAFT T. Jay Flocken (Legal Counsel) ASBESTOS TETTILE INSTITUTE K.E. Sunbury (Secretary) RAY3ESTCS-iAITiATTAI-I, INC. J .A. Drown, Jr, J .A. Bettes, Jr. L.C. Hilliams J.T. V.'ronski It.3. Smith J Hawkins t Scowcroft V " TALLi-AN-IE CLUSBEY FABRICS CO. J.L, i-i.tcbell Ted D. iicCluskey UNITED STATES RUBBER COMPANY A C. Link S.J. Peele, Jr. E.A. Inrris Dr. J.H. Wolfsie VJ.C. Hitchcock ASTI Headouarters Staff r.J. Smith U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE Dr, L.J. Cralley NTCOLET IiDUSTRIES R.I. Griffin luncheon Guests Mrs. J .A. Bettes, Jr, ixs. S.J. Peele, Jr., *rs. */.C. Atkinson 'V.C. Hitchcock, U.S. Rubber Co., Hew York 'V.A. Singleterry, U.S. Rubber Co., New York _______________ R.P. Griffin, Uocolet Industries 7"lToo21024 | 1. President John A. 3rown, Jr., called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.: . and asked each person present to stand and identify himself and his company affiliation. 2, The minutes of the last meeting were presented for reading, "r, Peele moved that the reading be omitted, seconded by ;x. Atkinson and so voted. nx* a ifadMa idilutes - General ; eeting - continued * Page -2- 3* The Financial Report was presented by I r. E.A. Schuman, Treasurer, lir. Peele moved that it be accepted, seconded by Hr. Hough, and it was so voted unanimously The report is attached, 4. P.Jay Flochen, legal counsel, presented a report entitled 'Some Aspects of the Legal Problems on Asbestos Publicity: Grounds for Possible Libel'Action and Standing to SueT. Flocken referred to a recent example of statements made on a radio broadcast and then discussed the general problems involved in bringing an action for libel where the product or manufactured article has been named but no Particular manufacturer has been named. Counsel discussed briefly the New York Court of Appeals' rulings in Drue Research Coro, v. Curtis Pub, Co., 7 N.Y.2d 435. and Harwood" Fharm. Co."v. Nat. Broad casting Co., 9 iar.2d 460. In conclusion, it was stated that without .. either a specific and direct reference to a particular plaintiff or necessarily implying plaintiff's fraud or deceit in putting a danger ous product upon the market, the probability of success of a libel suit in the circumstancesreferred to would be difficult to assure. 5. i.'x. A.C. Steele, Asbestos Corporation, Ltd., presented an inter esting report, on behalf of the asbestos fibre producers, concerning supply and demand for raw asbestos fibre. He mentioned the current shipping strike, which if long continued, could have a most adverse effect on mine operations. 6. Or. J.II. Wolfsie, Corporate Medical Director, United States .'lub ber Company, was the Guest Speaker, and his subject was "Asbestos and Health". Or. Wolfsie referred to the alarming information that has appear ed in the lay press concerning the alleged deleterious effects of as bestos on the health of the rublic. Apropos of this, some of the highlights of the present state of knowledge on the effects of asbes- tos on health were reviewed. Dr. Wolfsie read excerpts fromrtain news releases, and said that he could find many weaknesses in the statements made. Or. Wolfsie described' the development of a preventive medical program to protect the health of employees from possible adverse ef fects of exposure to asbestos, and gave.a brief account of the devel opment of the present pyeventive health program in the United States Rubber Company for its asbestos employees. An extensive question and answer period followed Dr. Wolfsie's talk, and our members were most appreciative of the privilege to hear him. '* 7. The committee reports were given by the chairmen of tfiei r re spective committees as listed below. The full text of their reports is attached to these minutes. ..... ]_bFoo 2T025 Air iiygiene & Ilfg. Committee - W.C. Atkins on. Chairman- 1 Sal*s Fromotion Committee - W.S. Hough, Chairman Technical Committee - J.D. i.icduer, Chairman CO Fiber Testing Committee - J.T. Wronski, Chairman 3517 iinutes - Generd. 1'eeting - continued Page -3 8. A "CERTIFICATE OF ArvnSCIATION" in the fora of a Scroll was pre sented to IS* John A. Settes, Jr., on behalf of the members, by President Drown. I`r. Bettes, better known as "Jack** to his many friends in the as bestos industry, is planning to retire in July 1966 from his position as i'anager, Asbestos Textile Division, Raybestos-i.'anhattan, Inc. Jack Bettes is a past president of the Institute, and has served it in many other capacities as well during his more than twenty years of faithful attendance at our meetings. In accepting the Scroll, Jack expressed his great appreciation for it and also for the most enjoyable private cocktail party held in his honor on Wednesday evening, June 8th. Jack stressed the value of the Institute as an aid to management training, and pointed out that getting to know each other is most important, as it builds confidence* He mentioned that the Institute has been of great value in bringing the mining industry in close contact with the asbestos textile industry, to their mutual advantage As a suggestion, Jack believes that our industry should spend more tine promoting new uses for asbestos, and less time in defensive tactics against competitors. Immediately after his retirement, about July 14th, Jack and his rost attractive wife, Helen, will leave for an extended auto trip to the far VJest. V.Te will greatly miss his counsel and advice on Institute "matters, his leadership in our industry, and the opportunity for personal contact with him. Our members, vdsh him a"most happy retirement! 9. The next meeting of the Institute will be held at The Homestead, Hot Springs, Va., on October 6th and 7th, (Arrival Oct. 5th). . This is the Annual Meeting, and The Homestead was selected as being a delightful spot to bring the wives! Reservations are re quired thirty days in advance. So, plan to bring ycur wife, and help to make this Annual fleeting the Biggest and Best ever! 10. ^ There being no further business to come before this meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn* The luncheon that followed the meeting was made more enjoyable by presence cf several wives as our guests. Respectfully submitted H** Sunbury Secretary THIS DOCUMENT WAS NOT A RECORD OF PPG,INDUSTRIES, INC. DID NOT COME FROM ITS FILES AND CANNOT BZ AUTHtNTiCA I ED BY PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. j SB 00 21026__| 35ia ?*rort of Funds A3ST0S TiT:TILE IKSTXTUTS May 9. 1366 Balance on Hand at Last Report, Jan.10, 1966 General Fund Savings Fund Petty Cash Fund 8 1877.40 18798.19 15. C2 r.ecelnts To Savings Fund To General Fund To General Fund To General Fund (Interest) (1966 Dues) (Hook Sales) (Lx pens e Refund) 211.77 ..8750.00 37.75 6.00 Total On Hand and Received Disbursements Legal Retainer ( 3 months ending 2/28/65) 500.00 Telerhine (4 months) 73.73 Meeting Expense - Feruary 1963 685.28 Fibre Jest Manual Hnp. (2nd -dition) 53.86 Handbook ^cpense (3rd idltior.) 372.01 Secretary's Salary (6 mouths) 56S.45 F.I.C.A. Tax (Adjusted to July 1963) 220.80 Secretary's Travel 125.00 Office Pent (6 months) 383.32 Exhibit Hnpense 52.00 Printing it Office Supplies 73.75 Stenographic 95.50 Petty Cash (Vouchers 223-238 incl.) 71.72 Balance on Hand, as of .'lay 9, 1966 ------- - 20690.61 " TM`v ; - ' -i-, IT ones cf w W * k. r. 55746.13 _T '^ ' -J / C'T " 't'S !/ i 1. .... 4 L'J I-- o :.. j O C~~ A *| 7232.48 25453!65 Funds deneral Fund (Hank Statement of Hay 9, 1966) Savings Fund Petty Cash Fund Total Funds Assets as of May 9. 1966 General Fund Savings Fund Petty Cash on Hand. Accounts Receivable (1966 dues) 11 " (Book Sales) Postage on Hand Furniture and Jquipmeny (Ifonlnal Value) Total Assets liabilities (Hone) fc 7415.41 19003.96 23.28 v 7415.41 19009.96 28.28 500.00 21.55 6.50 1.0 c 26453.65 -- 0021027 (* 1 H- v269S2.70 \ Fet forth THIS DOCUMENT VyA$ NOT A RECORD C! PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. DID NOT COME FRO?. IT'S FILES AND CANNOT BE AlJlT-iENNCA: :T. BY CFG I^JD'lj^r^K E26987.^0 Respectfully submitted H.J. Sunbury, Asst. treasurer i