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7 r*5ir' 1 t r' New York, N.Y BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING May 21, 1948 A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Lead Industries Associ ation was held on Friday, May 21, 1948 at 2:00 P.M., at the WaldorfAstoria Hotel, New York City. PRESENT REPRESENTING VJ. R. Black K. C. Erownell J. A. Costello E. L. Newhouse, Jr. Clarence Glass J. A. Martino F. E. Wormser George Mixter The American Metal Co. Ltd. American Smelting & Refining Co. The Ethyl Corp. Federated Metals Division of American Smelting & Refining Co. International Smelting & Refining Co. Anaconda Sales Co., Agents National Lead Co. St. Joseph Lead Co. United States Smelting Refining & Mining Co. Inc. OTHERS PRESENT F. F. Russell J. A. Stone F. M. Hart J. R. Herndon W. p. Carroll D. A. Kerson H. C. vVildner R. Charrington R. G. Page C. H. Crane Andrew Fletcher G. H. LeFevre H. G. Ross T. G. Stover Cerro de Pasco Copner Corp. Division Lead Co. E. I. duPont de Nemours & Co. Inc. E. I. duPont de Nemours & Co. Inc. National Lead Co. -- National Lead Co. National Lead Co. North American Smelting Co. Phelps Dodge Corp. St. Joseph Lead Co. St. Joseph Lead Co. United States Smelting Refining 5: Mining Co. Inc. Western Electric Co. Inc. Western Electric Co. Inc. R. L. Ziegfeld, Secretary-Treasurer Manfred Eowditch, Director of Health and Safety Mr. E.L. Newhouse, Jr., acted as temporary chairman, and requested nominations for the office of Chairman of the Eoard of Directors. . It was regularly moved, seconded and carried that Mr. Felix E. Wormser be elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Associ ation. Mr. Wormser then occupied the chair. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved. L I AC03A1 Board, of Directors Meeting Minutes 2- - May 21, 1948 ELECTION OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The chairman then read the list of the Executive Committee as constituted, with changes requested ty member companies made neces sary by changes in the Board of Directors, as follows: Felix E. Wormser, K. C. Brownell L. E. Hanley J. A. Martino George Mixter Chairman '.THEREUPON, with consent of the Board, the Chairman appointed them as members of the Executive Committee. ELECTION OF OFFICERS The chairman stated that it was in order to elect officers of the Lead Industries Association, whereupon, the following nominations were made, and there being no further nominations, the secretary was in structed to cast one ballot for the election of these nominees and they were declared elected: Felix E. \Tormser, President K. C. Brownell, Vice President J. A. Martino, Vice President '' REPORT OF THE TREASURER The report of the treasurer was approved, as Exhibit nAn attached. STATISTICS Consumption Report - It was moved,seconded and carried that the Association make available its Lead Consumption Report for each year, at the year end, to the American Bureau of Metal Statistics for in clusion in the Bureau's Year Book. I Cooperation on Statistics - It was regularly moved, seconded and carried that the president and secretary investigate the possibility of avoiding duplication of effort between the various statistical or ganizations covering lead, such as the U. S. Bureau of Mines, the American Bureau of Metal Statistics and the Lead Industries Associ ation. Mine Production and Labor Report - The secretary presented copies of "a sample condensed mine production and mine labor report which it was suggested should be circulated to all members of the Association. It was pointed out in the discussion that the U. S. Bureau of Mines already publishes monthly mine production reports and a question was raised as to whether the Association would be duplicating efforts of the Bureau. It was felt, however, that the Association's report, although not as complete as the Bureau's, would be useful because of its timeliness as compared with reports of the Bureau. These reports are attached as Exhibit nB.n 1_ t A r 0 2 u 2 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes May 21, 1948 -3- It was, therefore, regularly moved, seconded and carried that these condensed lead mine production and labor reports be circulated to all members as promptly as possible after the close of the month. STATEMENT ON TOXICITY POLICY The secretary submitted copies of correspondence with the American Zinc Institute regarding statements on the toxicity of lead and zinc products and was directed to record this correspondence in the minutes. This is attached as Exhibit nCn REINVESTMENT OF FUNDS The treasurer explained that $47,000 of the Associ3.tionf s funds had been invested in 7/8% U.S. Certificates of Indebtedness expiring June 1, 1948. The treasurer requested the board to confirm the oral au thorization to reinvest $34,000 of this amount in 1-1/8% U.S. Treasury Certificates of Indebtedness expiring June 1, 1949, the ether $13,000 to be transferred to the Educational Service Division Fund as approved by the Executive Committee at its meeting on November 17, 1947. The Board made its approval of this transaction a matter of record. There being no further business before the meeting, it adjourned at 2:25 P.M. 3o iC-O3 t>-3 0 0 3 >- ORDINARY FUND Financial Statement January 1 to April 30 191*8 Furniture, fixtures, and equipment Salaries Social security taxes Rent & light Office supplies Miscellaneous Travel expense Association dues Entertainment & luncneons Meetings Telephone 4 telegraph Books & subscriptions Printing Mailing LEAD Illustrations Balance, January 1, 191*8 Receipts iron Metal Powder Ass'n. Subscriptions: First half Less: Outstanding subscriptions Expenditures $ 315.38 12,632.28 37.56 2,219.35 558.65 296.63 1,1*31.17 155.00 37&.01 589.62 203.51 11*9.35 30.91 1*70.1*1 280.10* 25.81* $19,771*.81 $32,037.00 1*,1*03.00 Less: Disbursements Advances & deposits Cash Balance, May 1, 191*8 Reserve for printing Lead handbook Total Balance, May 1, 191*8 $19,771*.81 2,475.00 $1*3,551.88 1,550,00 27,631*.00 *72,735.68 22,21*9.81 $50,1*86.07 1*,000.00 $51*, 1*86.07 LIAC0345 SAFETY AND HYGIENE DIVISION Financial Statement January 1 to April 30, 1948 Expenditures Salaries Social security taxes Transfer of headquarters Office supplies Printing Mailing Telephone & telegraph Books & subscriptions Association dues Meetings Miscellaneous . $2,500.02 8.34 692,02 46.48 23.77 14.75 2.16 104.52 30.00 249.38 98.73 $3,770.17 Balance, Jan. 1, 1948 Subscriptions: Full year Less: Disbursements Advances Balance, May 1, 1948 $3,770.17 300.00 $19,212.51 2,000.00 $21,212.51 4,070.17 $17,142.34 METALLIC LEAD PRODUCTS DIVISION Financial Statement January 1 to April 30, 19u6 Salaries Social security taxes Travel expense Mailing PLUMBERS' FORUM Association dues Entertainment & luncheons Meetings Conventions & exhibits Telephone & telegraph Illustrations Miscellaneous Balance, Jan. 1, 19L8 Subscriptions: First quarter Less: Outstanding subscriptions Less: Disbursements Advances Cash Balance, May 1, 19U8 Expenditures *>3,283.36 53.27 2,179.19 58.81 19.78 1^6.00 153.91 L13.26 383.80 56.05 6.93 377.6d *>?, 132. GO 1,98/ O'j U,520.76 - 12,752.50 *,17,273.26 37,132.00 500.00 7,632.00 i9,6U1.26 LI AGO;47 EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DIVISION (Including Southern Division) Financial Statement January 1 to April 30, 192*8 Rent, light 4 heat Salaries Social security taxes Travel expense Office supplies Telephone 4 telegraph Film slide equipment Equipment, E. S. cabinets Awards Printing Mailing Entertainment 4 luncheons Meetings Illustrations Miscellaneous Balance, Jan. 1, 191*8 Subscriptions: First half, American Turpentine Farmers Association Coop. Less: Outstanding subscription Receipts from equipment: Equipment, E. S. Cabinets Books Film slides Less: Disbursements Advances Balance, May 1, 192*8 Accounts payable Debit balance. May 1, 192*8 Expenditures $ 151.58 2*,833 .36 U3.18 1,833.58 187-19 72.77 716.78 7iilli.62 85.00 9>018.06 1*79.71 236.91 297.27 83.37 7U7.88 $26,201.26 9,239.19 5,000.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 . 4,1*77.36 5,1*27.58 767.25 $26,201.26 1,750.00 10,672.19 *22,2*11.38 27,951.26 -$5,539.88 150.00 -$5,389.88 NOTES: The expected Dec. 31, 192*7, balance of $12,500.00 was not realized due to the fact that approximately $2*,000.00 was disbursed in 192*7 for 192*8 equipment. Net receipts from equipment for the balnace of the year should ajproximate $10,000.00 The authorized transfer of $13,000.00 fran the General Promotion Division to this Division has not yea been made. LIAC034E RED LEAD DIVISION Financial Statement January 1 to April 30, 19U8 Salaries Social security taxes Consultation Fees Travel expense Telephone L telegraph Entertainment & luncheons Printing Mailing Illustrations Research materials Books & subscriptions Miscellaneous Balance, Jan. 1, 19U8 Subscriptions: First half Less: Outstanding subscriptions Expenditures $2,785.00 20.U* 200.00 685.U5 60.15 228.89 236.53 21;. '0 16.6-0 74. u3 39.15 223.28 *1i ,595.27 *3,810.00 632.00 Less: Disbursements Advances Cash Balance, May 1, 191*8 *4,595.27 Uoo.oo $16,577.33 3,128.00 $19,705.33 1i ,995.27 $11i, 710.06 f> LIfCQ34C GENERAL PROMOTION DIVISION Financial Statement January 1 to April 30, 191*8 Balance, January 1, 19h8j Cash U. S. of America 7/856 Treasury Certificates of Indebtedness, due June 1, 19U8 U.S. Treasury Saving Note, due June 1, 1950 Total Balance, May 1, 19U3 $ 1,390.61* U7,000.00 50,000.00 $98,390.61* LI AC035C Exhibit n DOMESTIC MINE PRODUCTION OF LEAD (In Short Tons) DISTRICT TOTAL 1?46 Idaho, Montana & Washington Utah, Nevada & California Arizona, Colorado & New Mexico Tri-State Southeastern Missouri Miscellaneous 59,171 40,346 38,864 24,977 138,066 10,480 GRAND TOTAL DAILY AVERAGE 311,904 855 TOTAL 1947 76,577 61,431 38,569 26,373 131,959 8,065 342,974 940 FINAL JAN. 1948 8,296 5,849 3,232 2,053 10,105 804 30,319 978 FINAL FEB, 1948 PRELIM, MARCH - 1948 7,749 5,447 3,263 2,704 9,727 770 8,980 5', 888 3,645 2,690 11,022 '846 29,660 33,071 1,023 1,067 Notes: The above figures represent slightly over 90 per cent of the total re coverable lead production of the country* This report is based upon the total lead content of ore or concentrates* Average daily production is based on the actual days of the month. I AC 0351 2 oi ONLY CONFIDENTIAL , ' NOT FOB PUBLICATION LEAD INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION 420 Le x in g t o n Av e n u e NEW YORK 17. N. Y. Exhibit Fora FF Report Mo 1 May 21, 19US REPORT FOR MARCH, 19U8 DOMESTIC LEAD MINE LABOR (Includes all underground, surface and mill employees except salaried and office employees) DISTRICT Idaho, Montana & Washington Utah, Nevada ic California Arizona, Colorado & New Mexico Southeastern Missouri Miscellaneous TOTAL NO. ON PAYROLL BEGINNING OF MONTH SEPYIAADDITIONS t i ;:s DURING DURING MONTH MONTH 3,89U 817 822 2,603 398 369 1,950 H4I4 123 3,170 9 8 61 0 0 11,678 1,368 1,322 NO. ON PAYROLL END OF MONTH MINIMUM ADDITIONAL NEEDED FOR FULL PROD. 3,889 2,632 1,971 3,171 61 509 200 92 0 0 ll,72li 801 Note: Companies mining lead but whose production is predominately zinc or other metals are not included. LI A00252 COPY Exhibit "C" AMERICAN ZINC INSTITUTE, INCORPORATED 60 East U2d Street New York 17, N.Y. December 31, 19it7 Mr. R. L. Ziegfeld, SecretaryLead Industries Association 1*20 Lexington Avenue New York 17, N. Y. Dear Mr. Ziegfeld: At a meeting of the Institute's Industry Development Committee on De cember 18th, one of the principal subjects of discussion was in connection with published statements which draw comparisons between the toxicity of lead and zinc products. The important outcome was the endorsement of a statement of policy which declared that, while the American Zinc Institute and the Lead Industries Associa tion should feel free to defend any unfair attack upon zinc ana lead and their products, any defense measures used in behalf of one predict which directly or indirectly, stated or implied, involve an attack upon aii-uh-r, should be declared inimical to the interests of the combined industries. 0 1 t Furthermore, the question was raised as to the method to be employed in~ countering unfair statements made in the advertising of paint manufacturers and others. Again it was urged that in such cases the above statement of policy and all its limitations should govern but that there could be no objection if anyone, feeling injured and finding that direct appeals to offending manufacturers were unavailing, should seek the assistance of the National Paint, Varnish 4 Lacquer Association, directly or through its membership, to prevent or amend objection able statements. The Secretary undertook to convey the sense of the Committee's view to you and, in order that you may fully understand the basis for the discussion, I enclose a complete abstract of the Minute involved. I shall be glad to have your comments and, if agreeable, your endorse ment of the policy statement. Very truly yours, /s/ E, V. Gent /t/ Ernest V. Gent Secretary EVGj FW. Enclosure N 609.01 L Ho c 3^3 Abstract from minutes of meeting of the Industry Development Committee of the American Zinc Institute on December 13, 19U7: (b) TOXICITY. The Secretary drew attention to published statements that draw comparisons between the toxicity of lead and zinc products. Specifi cally, he mentioned the statement of Dr. L. L. Carrick in "Marine Primers" from the Official Digest of the Federation of Paint & Varnish Production Clubs of April 19U7, which stated in part; "Patients suffering from lead poisoning usually recover when removed from the environment of exposure. However, the careless use of the chromate pigments may subject the workmen to permanent injuries of which perforation of the nasal septum is a common type, (Ref. 13) This would indicate that the handling and application of zinc chromate paints should be rigidly controlled and subject to protective re strictions equal to those placed upon red lead paints." This, the Secretary learned from the Secretary of Lead Industries Association, was to counter the statements made by Lt, Henry H. Nelson, U.S.N.R., in Circular 710 of the National Paint, Varnish 4 Lacquer Association, September 19U5, in which Lt. Nelson mentions "the possibility of lead poisoning arising from the fumes while welding and cutting on surfaces painted with red lead paint" and gives this as a determining factor of great weight in the adoption of zinc chrom ate primer._ - ~ The Secretary deplored the use of invidious comparisons that could benefit no one and warned that their continuance would only lead to more of the same thing. He suggested that, inasmuch as many of the Coni'ttoe *s membership are interested in,both lead and zinc, it might be helpful to establish'a statement of policy which would be a guide and a strong influence upon all concerned and their trade organizations. Specifically, he stated that, while the Zinc Institute and the Lead Association should feel free to defend any unfair attack upon zinc and lead and their products, he believed that any defense measures used in behalf of one product which directly or indirectly, stated or implied, involve an attack upon another, should be declared inimical to the interests of the combined in dustries. There was general agreement with this policy and no exception was taken. Therefore, the Secretary undertook to convey the sense of the Committee*s view to the Secretary of the Lead Industries Association. The question was raised as to the method to be employed in countering un fair statements made in the advertising of paint manufacturers and others, Again it was urged that in such cases the above statement of policy and all its limi tations should govern but that there could be no objection if anyone, feeling in jured and finding that direct appeals to offending manufacturers were unavailing, should seek the assistance of the National Pairt, Varnish & Lacquer Association, directly or through its membership, to prevent n.- ''mend objectionable statements. LI A Of 3 f 4 4 r^: COPY LEAD INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION 420 Lexington Avenue New York 17, Ne*rT York Aoril u, 1948 Mr. E. V. Gent, Secretary American Zinc Institute 60 East 42 Street New York 17, New York Dear Mr. Gent: Referring to your letter of December 31 regard ing a statement of policy on comparisons between the toxi city of leal and zinc products, the Lead Industries Associa tion will be most happy to cooperate with the American Zinc Institute and vrill '-elcome any moves that nil ten"1 to elim inate such comparisons. Therefore, the Executive Committee of the Lea^ Industries Association at a meeting on April 2, 1948, subscribed in principle to the statement of policy outlined in your letter'. ,, - " However, the Executive Committee feels that.the assistance of the National Paint, Varnish an" Lacquer Association in controlling comparisons, stated or implied, made by paint companies has not proven -an4rely satisfac tory in the past. Therefore, it sugge . :.s that we refer such complaints to the American Zinc restitute and enlist its cooperation in correcting or preventing occurrences of such unfair statements. We are all most anxious to prevent the appear ance of statements which are inimical to either lead or zinc products and ve sincerely hope that with your co operation we nay be able to prevent them in the future. With kindest regards, Sincerely yours, Signed: Robert L. Ziegfeld Secretary. L I0C3C 5 COPY AMERICAN ZINC INSTITUTE 60 East 42 Street Nev: York 17, N. Y. May 7, 1948 Mr. R. L. Ziegfeld, Secretary Leal Industries Association 420 Lexincton Avenue New York 17, N. Y. Dear Mr. Ziegfeld: This will ackno'-led'c receipt of your letter of April 9th in which you inform us that your Executive Committee subscribes to the statement of policy as out lined in our letter of December Slst with respect to 0 toxicity comparisons. 1! !i j With reference to the matter of seeking the assistance of the National Paint, Varnish & Lacquer Association, we believe that complaints touching upon your interests should be presented to the Association by you, and those that touch upon our ' forests should be presented by us. Otherwise vre arc y :4.r- agreeable to cooperate and lend what weight n,e can to oersuade the Association to assist. Very truly vours. Signed: Ernest V. Gent Executive Vice President. L I 0C3r't N 609.03