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physics and mad* the atom bomb; we aided England in the perfection of radar, etc. The President's Scientific Rc.-earch Board, in its current sludic> on "Science and Public Policy," reports that for the fiscal year of 1047 the Government spent 625 millions for research and development in the physical and biological sciences--this sum. of cour>e, does not include expenditures by the .Atomic Energy Commission. It teas also reported that private out lays for research were slightly less than 600 million, aod that Russia's 1947 budget was $1,200,000,000. It would seem to me that even 1 billion, 200 million falls short of the amount that our country should spend in research to guarantee its existence and to guard the lives of its people. Leadership in Industrial Hygiene Just a> continued research is necessary for our armed forces and our country as a whole, so too is research necessary to improve the health and welfare of the men and women in industry. Last year, in my opening talk, the question was asked. "Who is going to take the leadership in industrial health--the Unions, the Government, or Industry V* You probably know that in addition to the funds expended by Federal and State Governments on imlusirial hygiene, the Anthracite Health and Welfare Fund announced in June a grant of $575,000 to the Jefferson Medical College for a five-year study (if "Miners* Occupational Uiseases." 1-ast month the toadies Garment Worker.- Union announced a one million expansion of its Union Health Center in New York. If the accomplishment of, the Industrial Hygiene Foundation in the past was based solely on the dollars expended, or if our present budget of.around S100.000 per year was the sole indication of future results, then our contribution toward theimprovement of working and living conditions wuuhl indeed be depressing. Although "dollars'* are always helpful, the Foundation, through our competent staff, is even now able to stimulate industry toward taking the leadership in industrial hygiene that is so necessary. Your Board of Directors have not yet felt that the Koun-. datum's financial rr.-ourres. or the size of its staff, are sufficient to under-: take fundamental research, especially as our membership covers such a large field, but tv* recognize our obligation toward fundamental research and at some appropriate time we will discharge our responsibility. We art* in a position to efficiently and satisfactorily study particular industries, and to make constructive suggestions that will aid individual companies in that industry improve conditions. Control of Air Pollution Fo example, the Foundation has leen studying air pollution in certain area.-, and xhi? problem may Itecome even mure important, as cities and cimimuniiif- throughout this country are tightening up on rcgulotions gov erning air pollution. Pittsburgh, Niagara Falls, Cleveland and I^os Angeles have already expressed deep concern, and Louisville has taken action against a large plant operating in that city to abate the public nuisance arising from du?-:. -moke and odors--eleven damage suits have actually been filed by citizen- of Louisville against the corporation. There is continued public demand for the control of air pollution, just as there is a demand for im proved working and living conditions. 1 ant sure that industry should not wait until the demands are translated into stringent regulations and subse 2 J quent legal action. Industrial management must lc: cannot be banished by laws, neither can accidents in The technical problems must first be solved. i Ik- led. Smoke mistrial diseases. In addition to surveys for industries and iadi*. Industrial Hygiene Foundation is watching the developtrial codes, and is in position to aid on any probleo; * employee need disinterested, competent advice of a t* -I companies, the i of proper indus : -re employer and cal nature. Production Through Heller Working Conditio;* To combat inflation, and to aid a distressed worf.. what we need is greater production on the part of every worker in * country. I am hopeful that we are nearing the end of the cycle or s Mistrial strife, and of the period of extreme positions on the part of cV.rr management or labor. I know of no better way for improving labor-m* cigement relations, ami thereby improving production, than by develop-m -igether ways for improving working and living conditions. Industrial unny and mutual respect must he earned--they cannot In* bought or it:- through propa ganda, any more than an individual can huy respect g*od reputation. The maintenance of good working and living condition peaks hinder than all the pamphlets or posters ever published. The Foundation is your organization, and at all times stands ready to aid employer, employee, our Slate or Governmental I n-partments in all problems of industrial hygiene. Before introducing Mr. McMahon, 1 wu:h to expn the appreciation of the Industrial Hygiene Foundation to Dr. Weidlein. ! the Mellon Insti tute for the many courtesies that have always been whole-heartedly extended, as well as fur the guidance and financial as.' -`ance that we have received. Without the help of Dr. Weidlein and his a -.slant. Dr. llamor, our Foundation could not have grown to its present u.. ^nitude, and Ameri can industry would probably not have such a compt at organization for the handling of industrial health problems. And now it gives me great pleasure to present Mi * K-Mahon, Managing Director of the Foundation, who will report to you on uur accomplishments since the last Annual Meeting. :t