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Ll^Jd^oc^Co^ PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT BOND-299 May 17, 1977 Mr. F. W. Ahlamami, Buyar Merchandise DiviAn #400 Western Auto 2107 Grand Ave. Kansas City, MO 64108 Dear Mr. Ahlesumn: With regard to the so called ban on vail patchingmaterials, please be advised that this, or the present, is a -proposed ban and not now in effect. Although our Speckling Powder and Paste have never been formulated with asbestos, in anticipation of a possible future baa, you will be interested to know that as of April 28, 1977 production of all BONDEX products containing asbestos (with Che ex ception of roof coating), was discontinued and all such products are now being pro duced on an asbestos free formulation and including the elimination of asbestine tremolitic tala. Within the next six weeks, we expect to be completely out of stock on any such asbes tos containing products snd well in advance of any proposed ban which we have been advised is at least six months in the future. Sincerely yours, 80NDEX INTERNATIONAL, ISC. JKN/jlj cc: Jim Kiste Howard Friedmann Julius K. Nemeth BON-01192  GENERAL OFFICES* 2107 GRAND AVENUE, KANSAS CITX MO. S410S May 9, ,1977 Mr. Jim Kiste Bondex International, Inc. P. 0. Box 88 Brunswick, Ohio 44212 Dear Jim: I understand that there is a new regulation where no asbestos is to be allowed in spackling paste or spackling products. Would you please advise me by letter whether or not this is a problem with us, and if any dead lines or implications for recall or interstate sales is involved. Your help is greatly appreciated. Yours very truly WESTERN AUTO SUPPLY COMPANY FWA:be cc: Howard Friedmann F. W. Ahlemann - Buyer Merchandise Division #400 BON-01193