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FILE NAME: Synkaloid (SYN) DATE: September 15, 1971 DOC#: SYN009 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: 1971 Letter to William Hunt regarding Asbestos Information Association seminar. Handwritten notes indicate "Knowledge of 'the industry1" and "9-16 Card send in saying 'no1today" 06/16/97 19:04 FAX 14104482368 Igloo * NATIONAL GX' PSUM c o m p a n y au iittm a d iv isio n 09VALO, K:1 Y O & E Ulti s u o r ML MAT* September 15, 1971 Mr. William Hunt, President Georgia Pacific Corporation Gypsum Division P.0. Box 311 Itortland, Oregon 97207- Dear Bill: You have recently received a communication from Asbestos Information Association/North America, inviting your Company to attend a Seminar, in New York a t the Union League Club, September 21, from 10:00 A.M. to 4;00 P.MS The purpose of the Seminar is to acquaint your organization with the background of research and investigation which has been conductedJxf industry, government and labor, concerning the suppose^ hazards of asbestos. All users of_asbestosgf?iher.sT in any form in products produced, w ^ t Tm "SiYeotga-ET"v5mTa- tions which are expecte^-FQ"b"lsii^-d"Sv `tfie" Environmental Rrotectio^'jfegncy" " -- The use of asbestos f i b ^ r8 in sprayed fire proofing Insulation haa^ already been banned. The State of Illinois htag legislation In progress to ban the use, Qf asbestos in breaklinings by-1975, And there are many more*. / 19:04 FAX 14104482368 September 15, 1971 Mr. William Hunt page 2 In my opinion, if your Company uses asbestos liber in any product such as, asbestos cement, joint treatment products, acoustical products, or sprayed interion finishes, it is important that you be informed of Its effect on your Company's operation and markets. We hope that you vlll be able to send someone from your organization to attend this Seminar. Sincerely, @006 ASF:lea >'7W