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A/C Pipe Producers Association TO FRO^ Public Affairs Committee International Affairs Committee jy.f; n^^~ 'Z. F. Welch, Vice President Internal Correspondence DATE January 27, 1982 Field Problem - Culligan International Company REF: Public Affairs Committee meeting minutes (New Business), October 13,1981. ACTION REQUIRED: Review for information Enclosed is the Association's response to the Culligan radio commercial which alleged "(a)sbestos has been linked to health-related problems." It is believed that the commercial was a local one, that is, not prepared by the parent corporation. Special counsel in Texas is investigating the possibility that the same or a similar commercial aired in the Austin area. Field sales personnel should be alerted to this development and should report any radio, television or print advertising of like ilk. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. JFW/ajb cc: A. Kahn, Esq. N. Rahn, Esq. Special Counsel (7) copies to: Public Affairs Committee International Affairs Committee H. Olson B. Cook I. Adams W. Perrell J. Woods J. Baker T. Dougherty D. Stinson W. McCallie B. Collier R. Dorner F. van der Rest B. Giboin C. Walters R. Hobbs A. Saoulis R. Jalan V. Pattabhi H. Hudson C. Barton S. Al-Tarkait CAPCO JEN 0004-314 fSrzzx. : Offices {jso.v. I7is Packard Building Philadelphia. Pennsylvania 19102 2IS-&BB-2000 cable: walew telex: ea-^seo ^ECEIVEDDEC 1 8 Bf . WASHINGTON orrtcc mi NINETEENTH STREET, N.W. WASHINGTON.O C.20036 2O2'*03*2iOC December 14, 1981 Mr. Arthur Small Vice President Culligan Water Treatment 217 Pattie Street Wichita, Kansas 67211 Dear Mr. Small: * We are counsel for the A/C Pipe Producers Association of Arlington, Virginia. We are writing in reference to a "Culligan" commercial which was run recently on radio station KFH in Wichita, Kansas and perhaps on other stations as well. The commercial was the subject of a recent conver sation between Mr. Jack Cran of the Johns-Manville Sales Corpor ation and you. At that time, Mr. Cran advised you that the conmercial was incorrect and defamatory in stating that the use of asbestos cement pipe in water systems has "been linked to health related problems." During your conversation with Mr. Cran, you assured him that you would take immediate steps to correct the commer cial by removing any reference to asbestos or asbestos cement pipe. We trust that you have already taken such action. You further assured Mr. Cran that the commercial was made locally and was not reviewed or authorized by the Culligan International Co. We are enclosing a press kit and other materials which contain further information regarding A/C pipe. In the future, if you have any questions regarding A/C pipe, we suggest that you contact Mr. Joseph C. Jackson, Presi dent, A/C Pipe Producez's Association, 1600 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1008, Arlington, Virginia 22209 (703-841-1556), who will answer any questions you ma!y have. This will avoid any recuri*ence of the regretable recent incident. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter. Very ti'uly yours, B/j Slethur SKafm Arthur H. Kahn Enclosures CAPCO JEN 0004315 Hf.ADER.Harrison. Secai & Lewis Mr. Arthur Small: cc. Radio Station KFH 104 S. Emporia Wichita, Kansas 67203 (w/enclosures) cc. Mr. Paul Hylbert President 1 Culligan Parkway Northbrook, Illinois 60062 (w/enclosures and transcript of commercial) 2- - CAPCO JEN 0004316 This is a Culligan i.ev;s report on y n.-'.xr.g water. Fact One: The EPA reports, the municipal water supplies that clorinate your water cause the formation of THM _, the clorine in the city water combines with the organisms that forms this cancer causing agent. Fact Two: The majority of city water supply pipes are made out of asbestos. Asbestos has been linked to health-related problems. More headlines from all over the U.S.: * Experts urge the use of water filters. Drinking water health hazards still not resolved. Water dilemma stirs debate over standards. What's in our drinking water might be bad news. Uncertainty of drinking water spurs surveys. . EPA team test city water. This has been a Culligan news report. Call your Culligan man now for complete no obligation information on the Aqua Clear Drinking water system for homes and apartments. Culligan, they don't take your drinking water for granted. CAPCO JEN 0004317