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Lead Industries Association,"Trio 292 Madison Avenue New York, N. Y. 10017 Telephone: (212) 679-6020 April 19, 1971 Dr. Irwin Billick Department of Housing & Urban Development &Office of research Technology 451 Seventh street, s.w. vashington, D.C. 20410 tear Dr. Billick: As we discussed last Friday, ny Association is interested in working with you in helping to attack the problem of childhood lead poisoning which stems from chewing on old lead paint. Under separate cover, we have sent the booklet "Facts About bead and Pediatrics," as well as another publication of interest. In about 10 days or 2 weeks, I or or. Jerome Cole, Director of Health and Safety, will be in touch with you to discuss any further questions you may have concerning means of removal of the paint, detection of such paints and any other ideas that we may have on what can be done on the problem in general. Cordially, JFStlm Jerome F. Smith Manager, Advertising & Technical Service / y/cc: Dr. Jerome Cole International Lead dine Research Organization 292 Madison Avenue Hew York, New York 10017 LIA-76132 Jerry: As you can see he is doing research on lead poisoning from interior paints. Please let me know if you want to follow-up on this. - y-U v.C r