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05-'US 90 OS: 50 0214 93o 9538 BALDWIN&BALDWIN ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE Minutea - GENERAL MEETING ~ February lt 1971 Pago -1- The RED CARPET INN, Charlotte, N.C. la attendance? AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE CORP. J. U. C.u* letanbury Wr.i, Kaoskant ^ H.H. We.Ltor u .-vf, vj o tv x n u . Alex. Ku7.muk W.F. Brainsrd JPHIiS-MANVILLE CORPORATION N7Z* Brown K.A. Roberts E.A. Suhunan C.L. Sheckler ASBESTOS CORPORATION LIMITED G.~F.A. Bri'.ni: ' P.E. Leclerc 8/3.A?uSM MI,,KS LIMTTSD Walter H. Smith LAKE.ASBE3TQS OF QUEBEC LTD. C.Er 3 tl efken . TURNER BROS. ASBESTOS CO.,LTD, WVn. Dackman ..... "" ' ` H.J. Corson H.K. L.E, D.E. J.W. E.C, J.D, PORTER COMPANY,INC. Moody " " Childers Echerd Bratt McCluer (Retired) NICOLET INDUSTRIES,INC. GL'C . GfTsi/old,Jr. E. W. Ru3sell RA`/BESTOS-rUNHATTAN, INC. jr.'ii. "S coweroft J,VI, Hawkins Dr. J.L, Goodman J.W, Frampton (Guest UN IROYAL, INC. E, A.- Morris R.C. Hunt H.M. Willingham Dr. J.H, Wolfsie S.J, Peels,Jr. T.H. Newby L.F. Dieringer (Guest) cadwalader,wickjsrsham & taft H73T"Roosevelt (Legal Counsel) ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE H.fe. Sunbury (Soeretary) Minutes 1. President Moody called the meeting to order at 1 rl|. P.i-l. 2. Those present were asked to stand and give their name and company. 3. President Moody asked that a moment of prayer be observed in memory of Ralph B. Smith who passed away on January 21, 1971 at hia home in North Charleston,S,C. Mr.Smith had attended A.T.I. meetings regularly for nearly twenty years, and served as Chairman of our Air Hygiene & Mfg. Committee during I960 and 1961. The minutes of the last meeting were presented for reading. On motion by Mr.E.A, Schuman, seconded by i!r. Roberts, it was voted to omit the reading of same. S^5 0$ 90 03:01 214 903 9503 BALD^IN&BALD'VIN 2)011/013 Minutes - GENERAL MEETING - continued: Page -2- jLhlz 5. Treasurer Kufirn.uk presented the Financial Report. Dr.J.H. V/olfsie novel that it be accepted, notion seconded by Mr.P.3,Leclerc, and so voted unanimously, A copy of the report is attachod. 6. P.-esidor.t Moody referred to the "History of the Asbestos Textile Industry in the United States" by J.A. Bettes,Jr., now appearing serially in the ASBESTOS Magazine, and said that the Secretary had been instructed to write Ur. Botto3 a letter of commonda cion on behalf of the Institute and its members. Mr. Bettes, an active rnonbor o.C the Institute for approximately twenty-four years, served as the President of A.T.I. in 1957 and 19.50. Upon retirement from Raybestos Manhattan,Tnc. soveral years ago Mr. Bettes began his self-imposed task of collecting information for his "History of the Asbestos Textile Industry In the USA,", end it has required countlo33 hours and voluminous correspondence to prepare the "History" for publication The Institute appreciates the fine contribution that Mr. Bettes has made to the asbestos textile industry, and congratulates him on doing an exceptionally fine job I Also, the ASBESTOS Magazine is to be commended for malting the "History" available to its readers! Mr. Bette3 address is:- John A. Bettes,Jr.,3100 So.Ocoan Blvd.,#6l8, Delray Beach,Fla. 3 3444 > and ws are sure that he would welcome comments from readers of the "History". 7. President Moody announced the election of Mr. N.D. Brown to the Hoard of Governors, replacing Mr.2.A. bchiuaan of Johns-Manville} also the election to the uoara oi nr. u., vyunsuciiuui-j, .. Mr. J.L. Rainey of American Asbestos Textilo Corp, Mr. Schuman resigned because of a realignment of his company responsibilities, and Mr. Rainey's resignation was due to increasingly heavy duties since his election to President of his company in June, 1970. 8. fho Lagal Counsel Roport was given by Attorney H.C, Roosevelt, of Cadwalador, V/ickorsham A: Taft, 1TMC. A resumo ' is attached. 9. The Fibre Producer's Report was frivon by Hr. Wm.J.V/. Smith, Vice President ; General Salos Unr.ngor of 3ULL ABRJ2ST0S MINES 1/IUi`TED. Hr, Smith began his remarks by Maying that it was the opinion of the producers that the fibre situation should be exposed as frequently as A.T.I. meets, and proceeded to disr.uas tho situation relative to the various grades of fibre; beginning with the shorter grades: Group 7 fibres in the shortor clans ifications are fairly ample, but the longer Group J'a are in tighter supply. Group 6 fibres - a very specific shortage.(Used in Brake Linings,etc) Group 5 fibres - Premium classifications are "tight". Group 4 fibres - fairly well in balance (Used in asb.-cement products Group 3 fibres - Used in textiles- A year ago a shortage existed, but now the high magnetic iron fibres as produced in Eastern Canadian mines are in good supply. By contrast, the low magnetic iron Group 3 fibres, as produced on the l/eat Coast of Canada, continue to be critically short . The unusually severe winter has crippled product ion at Cassiar. Situation may improve somewhat by June, but supply will still be short. In regard to Rhodesian fibre the overgo has been most effective, both in the U.3.A. and Canada. It is a critical 05 08-90 08:31 214 935 9538 BALDWIN&BALDK'IN 012-'013 Minutes - GENERAL MEETING - continued: Pago -3 situation for asbestos toxtile manufacturors in the 'J.S.A. because there is no alternative low iron fibre except Caasiar. The U,S, Gov ernment has a sizeable stockpile of low iron fibro but apparently i3 not willing to re3.ease any of it. 10. Committee Reports were given by tho respective Chairmen: Air Hygiene & Hfg. Committee - H.M. Willingham,Chn. Technicc.1 Committee - J.W, Hawk .ins (Acting chairman) Asbestos Advisory Committee - E,A. Harris, Chm. Fiber Testing Committee - D.E. Childers, Chm. ^/Their reports are attached to thoso minutes. 11. Dr, J.L. Goodman, North Charleston,S.C., associated v/ith Raybest- 03-Manhattan,Inc., speaking as a member of the A.T.I. Environmental Health Committee, reportod that he had attended a seminar on Asbest os is, arranged by Dr. Irving J, Selikoff. that was held on June lf>- 18, 1970 at the lit. Sinai School of Medicine, Hew York City. Said that he was surprised to find a goodly number of representatives of labor in attendance. Dr. Selikoff's staff members presented the program, which turned out to be a diatribe against industry. At the opening of tho mooting it was announced that spraying of steel frame work with asbestos fiber, in new buildings under construction, had been discontinued in New York State. Dr. Goodman was critical of Dr. Selikoff'a presentation and accusations against industry. When ..w. w jii. VULva tv lai lvuc < o r ) j^aanuro uk', ooxitoi i- 6poleo up to answer the question - sometimes quite rudelyl The second day of the Seminar was devoted to mesothelioma, which Dr, Goodman said was a very controversial ond debatable form of cancer (as to cause). He does not agree with many of Dr. Selikoff'a statements and/or conclusions on this subject. Dr. Goodman feels that Dr. Selikoff is a "dangerous" man, and the asbestos industry is going to have to learn how to combat his ** tactics! We cannot, and should .^ot, take Dr. Selikoff lightly as he har the facilities for getting his version of the "facts" widely ' distributed, and the only way he can be rebutted is by being faced with tho overwhelming weight of objective scientific and factual data. When asked if something could be done tliru the American Medical Association (to control Dr, Selikoff) Dr, Goodman expressed doubt. There is a grievance committee of the AHA but it was very difficult to cet it to act. Thought that perhaps pressure on th9 lit. Sinai School of Medicine might be effective. In regard to mesothelioma Ilr. Wm.J.U. Smith asked if Dr. Selikoff differentiated between Crocidolite and Chrysotile fibre. Dr.Goodman 3aid that Dr. Selikoff inferred that Chrysotilo was suspect aa well as Crocidolite. * Following Dr. Goodman's report. Hr. C.L. Sheckler, Chairman of A.T.I.'s Environmental Health Committee, commented that Dr. Selikoff was going to be around indefinitely and we might as well resign ourselves to that fact, even though Selikoff might be prone to deal with "half*truths", Mr. Sheckler mentioned the excellent promotional-type English film entitled "WHY ASBESTOSthat was shown to members tho previous evoning, and said there is now an Asbestos Information Association of North America. Members of this new association are some of the . - 083867 05 03-90 08:32 214 935 9538 BALDW'IX&BALDWIX 0013-013 Minutes - GENERAL MEETING - continued: j^l'/Z Page -4- leading manufacturers of asbestos products in the U.S.A. No further information was given regarding the now association. Mr. Shockler then discus sod the new Federal "Occupational Safety & Health Act of 1970" (PL91-596) that will become effective on April 20, 1971, saying that Industry and its customers can well face new exposure to penalties after the law becomes effective. Outlined some of the penalties, and discussed standards under the now law. For example, the present standard for noise is 90 decibels maximum, and he doubts that any textile plant can show such a low noise level. Under the navr law the government inspectors will have free access to plants and records. An employee or omployoe group may request the government to make inspection at any time. The employer is re quired to post conditions that exceed standards, All penalties are to bo final unless contested within Ij days. In regard to medical Cc health research Mr. Shocklor 3aid that a "National Institute of Safety & Health" has boon (or will be) sot up within the framowork of the Health,Education and Welfare Department, Jr, L.J, Crallcy's group will bo part of it. Concluding his remarks .r. Shocklor said that warning labels on products were now voluntary but probably will become mandatory at some future date. Thinks that our industry must give serious consideration to the use of warning labels on asbestos products, 1'icuHuuwi i ? ohi l -i -.y aintin arc oroliforating in the Thermal Insulation Industry, Date that label use began could indicate whether a manufacturer had been negligent,if law BUit arises 12. Locations for A.T,I. Meetings in 1971 were announced:- June 9-10, 1971 - Cherry Hill Inn, Cherry HIU,N,J, October 6-8, 1971 - Savannah Inn k Country Club,Savannah,Ga, The June meeting schedule will'call for arrival l/ednesday afternoon or evening, committee meetings Thursday morning, and GENERAL MEETING from 2:00 to 4*00 P.H, on Thursday afternoon. This shortened program will enable most attendees to be back at their respective offices on Friday morning. ' The October meeting is our ANNUAL MEETING to which company officials and their wives, also members1 wives are specially invited,. The meeting schedule in October will suggest arrival on Wednesday after noon or evening, the committee meetings will be on Thursday, and the GEN INAL MEETING on Friday morning. 13. There being no further business tho meeting adjourned at 3:0pm. Respectfully submitted, 05-03 90 08:30 0214 935 9538 yr BALD'riN&BALDvri.v * *' * ' -l ^* ------- '1 t* ft ,cq ROSTER 1*. 0. Box 259, Pompton Lukes, N, J. 07442 .4 t # AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE CORP. Norristown, Pa. GARLOCK INC. Palmyra, New York JOHNS-MANV1MJ& CORPORATION New York, N. Y. N1COLCT INDUSTRIES, INC. Ambler, Pa. co.u. k. porter jnc Pittsburgh, Pa. raybestos-manhattan, INC. Rrid^rort, Conn. UNIROYAL, INC. New York. N. Y. ASBESTOS CORPORATION, LTD. Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada ASBESTOS TEXTILE, S. A. Tulancingo, IIGO, Mexico BELL ASBESTOS MINES, LTD. Thatlord Mines, Quebec, Canaria UBA GROUP LIMITED Cleckhcaton, Yorkshire, England CASSIAR ASBESTOS CORPORATION, LTD. Toronto, Canada HILADOS Y TFJ1DOS DE ASBESTO, S. A. Toluca, Mexico LAK.E ASBESTOS OF QUEBEC, LTD. Black 1-ake, Quebec, Canada ' NIPPON ASBESTOS CO., LTD. Tokyo, Japan SOCIETE ANONYME FRANCAlSE DU FER000 Paris, France TURNER BROTHERS ASBESTOS CO.. LTD. Rochdale, England v 009--013 LL. **: * z : > <1 4r . 1 S-- .\%p; 1`, -T-. .>**** ; V^'." SatcofJSSjS'-ijMwrt , ; e :. \ " rr 838Gl tf* 05-03-90 08:29 *Q*214 935 9538 BALD"'I N&BALDWIN' 008--0l3 (3) t*'- COPY Motropolitnn Lifo Ins- Co* Ono Madison Avo., N. Y. 10, H,Y* May 26, 1949 Mr* George W* Marshall, Jr* Raybcstos-Manhattan, Inc* Aabostoa Products Division Manholm, Pennsylvania Doer Mr* Marshall: This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of May 24th calling my attention to tho article on cancer In the "Scientific American"* Tho reference raado was quoted from a report 'bn onvironmental cancer by W* C* Huopcr, M*D*# Cancer Control Branch, national Cancor Institute. During the last few yeai's, quito a number of articlos claim that carcinoma of the lunga was found due to asbostos* Thoso I havo road do not give much oubatantiAtln^ oridonoo, but JUU will linU Chat it is being ^ quotod fairly widoly* We cortainly have not boon ablo to substantiate any of those claims in tho work wo havo been doing since 1930* Howovor, timo will provo whothor they are right or wrong* Sincoroly yours, * (Slgnod) W*J* MoConnoll, M.D. Assistant Medical Director T\J A ^ --- w W . ^ ... la-'-vu- v* Bureau 08U7Uy