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05 'U8 90 08:00 214 935 9538 BALDKIN&BALDWIN PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT Arris' ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE Pago -1- Mir.utes - GENERAL MEETING - February 4, 1971 The RED CARPET INN, Charlotte, N.C, In attendance: AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE CORP. J.W. ihvifttenbury Wm, Kaeskant H.H. Walter U/vJ.l.'VOtV 4-i'JO. Alex. Kuamuk W.H, Brainerd JOHNS-MANVILLE CORPORATION N.3. Brown K.A. Roberts E.A. Schunan C.L. Sheckler ASBESTOS CORPORATION LIMITED G.*'4a. Brink P.E. Leclerc MK/.'MMMn,Rs LIMTTKD Walter H. Smith LAKE ASBESTOS OF QUEBEC LTD. C.E. Stiofken TURNER BROS* ASBESTOS CO.,LTD W.h. Deckman H.J. Corson H.K. PORTER COMPANY,INC. L.E, Moody D.5 Childers J.W. Echerd E.C. Bratt J.D. KcCluer (Retired) NICOLET INDUSTRIES,INC. SLC. Griswold,Jr, E.W. Russell UNIROfAL. INC. fi.A. Morris R.C. Hunt H.M. Willingham Dr. JT.H. i/olfsie S.J, Peele,Jr. T.H. Newby L.F. Dieringer (Gueat) cadwalader.wickersham & TAFT RA*^F.STO S-MANHATTA,INC. H7q. 'ScowcrOit J, VI. Hawkins Dr. J.L. Goodman J.W. Frampton (Guest AS3SST0S TEXTILE INSTITUTE II. E. Sunbury (Seerstary) Minutes iWHi"* 1. President Moody called the meeting to order at 1:45 F.i-1. 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 his 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. 4* The minutes of the last meeting were presented for reading. On motion by Mr.E.A, Schuman, seconded by Mr. Roberts, it was voted to omit the reading of same. 83ses 05 0$-'90 08:01 214 935 9538 BALDWIN&BALDWIX '21011/013 Minutes - GENERAL MEETING - continued: Page -2- jilnlz 5. Treasurer iCusm.uk presented the Financial Report. Dr.J.H. Wolfsie novel that it be accepted, motion seconded by Mr.?.E,Leclsrc, and so voted unanimously A copy of the report is attachod. 64 President Moody referred to the "History of the Asbestos Textile Industry in the United States" by J.A. Bettes,Jr., nou appearing serially in the ASBESTOS Magazine, and said that the Secretary had been instructed to write Ur. Bettos a letter of commendation on behalf of the Institute and its members* Mr. Bettes, an active member of tne Institute for approximately twenty-four years, served as the President of A.T.I* in 1957 and 19.50* Upon retirement from Raybestos Manhattan,Jrc. sovora.l years ago Mr. Bottes began his self-imposed task of collecting information for his "History of the Asbestos Textile Industry in the USA,", end it has required countless hours and voluminous correspondence to prepare the "History" for publication Tlie Institute appreciates the fine contribution that Hr. Bettes has made to the asbestos textile industry, and congratulates him on doing an exceptionally fine job! Also, the ASBESTOS Magazine is to be commended for making the "History" available to its readers I Mr. 3ettQ3 address is:- John A. Bettes,Jr,,3100 So.Ocoan Blvd.,#6l8, Delray Beach,Fla. 334M- and we ere 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 G-overnors, replacing Mr.2.A. bchuman of Johns-Manvillej also the election to the Doara ox nr* u.n. uu-iauc4tuu, j t Ur. 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 hia election to President of his company in Juno, 1970. 8. The Logal Counsel Roport wa3 given by Attorney H.C. Roosevelt, of Cadwalader, Y/ickorsham fc Taft, lR'C. A resume' i3 attached, 9. The Fibre Producer's Report was given by Hr. Wm.J.VJ. Smith, Vice President 5; General Sales Manager of 3ULL ASBESTOS HINES LIMITED. Mr, Smith began his remarks by -jayir.g that it was tlio opinion of the producers that the fibre situation should be exposed as frequently as A.T.I. meets, and proceeded to discuss tho situation relative to the various grades of fibre; beginning with the shorter grades: Group 7 fibres in the shortor classifications are fairly ample, but the longer Group 7`s are in tighter supply. Group 6 fibres - a very specific shortage.(Used in Brake Dinings,etc) Group 5 fibres - Premium classifications are "tight". Group I4. 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 Y/est 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 been most effective, both in the U.3.A. and Canada. It is a critical 0s'!es 05 OS - 90 08:31 214 935 9538 BALDWIN&BALDWIN 012-013 Minutes - GENERAL MEETING - continued: Pag -3 situation for asbestos tortile manufacturers in the U.S.A, because there is no alternative lov; iron fibre except Ca3siar. The UrS, Gov ernment has a sizeable stockpile of low iron fibro but apparently is not willing to release any of it. 10. Committee Reports were given by the respective Chaimen: Air Hygiene & Mfg. Committee - H.M. Willingham,Chn. TeeJmical Committee - J. W, Hawkins (Acting chairman) Asbestos Advisory Committee - FhA, Morris, Chm. Fiber Testing Committee - D.E. Childers, Chm. 'Their reports are attached to thoso minutes. 11. Dr. J.L. Goodman, North Charleston, i>. C., a3sociatod with Haybest- os-Manhattan,Inc., speaking as a member of the A.T.I. Environmental Health Committee, reported that he had attended a seminar on Asbest os i3, arranged by Dr. Irving J, Selikoff, that was held on June 1$- 18,, 1970 at the Jit. Sinai School of Medicine, New 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 meeting 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's presentation and accusations against industry. When .,-b W ai.vutva v a. Ivuo (oliarf ) o^gaKOi'9 , OOlil&QAi spoke up to answer the question - sometimes quite rudelyl The second day of the Seminar was devoted to mesothelioma, which Dr, Good-nan said was a very controversial end debatable form of cancer (as to cause). He does not agree with many of Dr. Selikoff*8 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 not, fcako Dr. Selikoff lightly as he har the facilities for getting hia 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 thru 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 get it to act. Thought that perhaps pressure on the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine might be effective. In regard to mesothelioma Mr, Wm.J.U. Smith asked if Dr, Selikoff differentiated between Crocidolite and Chrysotile fibre. Dr.Goodman said that Dr. Selikoff inferred that Chrysotile was suspect as well as Crocidolite. Following Dr. Goodman's report. Hr. C.L. Sheckler, Chairman of A.T.l* *8 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 Siglish film entitled "WHY ASBESTOS" that was aho\m to members the previous evening, and said thsre is now an Asbestos Information Association of North America. Members of this new association are some of the `.s -* 083867 (is -90 08 : 02 214 935 9538 BALDWIN&BALDWIN 013'013 Minutes - GENERAL MEETING - continued: Page -4 leading manufacturers of asbestos products in the U.S.A. No further* information was given regarding the new association. Mr. Shookler then discussod the net; 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 new 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 nevf law the government inspectors will have free access to plants and records. An employe or employee group may request the government to mal:o inspection at any tii.'e. Tho employer is re quired to post cond5.tions that exceed^standards. All penalties are to bo final unless contested within Ip days. In regard to medical 'c health research Mr. Shocklor 3aid that a "National Institute of Safety k Health'* has boon (or will be) sot up within the framowork of tho Health, hrlucntion and Welfare Department. Jr, L.J, Crctllcy's group will bo part of it. Concluding his remarks .r. Shock.lor 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* 0n.>*ni >.w 1 i olsi T 1 hy fllllhfl ATrt OfOl1fQTating in tho Thermal Insulation Industry, Date that label use began could indicate whether a manufacturer had been negligent,if law suit arises 12. Locations for A.T,I. Meetings in 1971 were announced:- June 9-10, 1971 - Cherry Hill Inn, Cherry Hill,H.J, October 6-8, 1971 - Savannah Inn k Country Club,Savannah,Ga, The June meeting schedule will'call for arrival Wednesday 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 members* 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 3:50pm. Respectfully submitted 0 5 n s 9 0 OS : 30 214 935 9538 JMMM BALDWIN&BALDWIN * A ROSTER ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE 1\ 0. Box 23V, Pontpion Lakes, N. j. 07442 . AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE CORP, Norristown, Pa. GaRLOCK INC. Palmyra, New York jOHNS'MANVIUX CORPORATION New YurV, N, Y. N1COLLT INDUSTRIES, INC Ambler, Pa. U. K. PORTER CO. INC Pittsburgh, Pa. IiAYliES7`OS-MANHATTAN, INC Rri<lg^M>rt, Conn. UNIROYAL, INC. New York, N. Y. asbestos corporation, ltd. Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada ASBESTOS TEXTILE, S. A. Tulancingo, IIG0 Mexico BELL ASBESTOS MINES, LTD. Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada BBA GROUP LIMITED Cleckheaton, Yorkahirc, England CAS5IAR ASBESTOS CORPORATION. LTD. Toronto, Canada HILADOS Y TFJIDOS DE ASBESTO, S. A. Toluca, Mexico LAKE ASBESTOS OF QUEBEC. LTD. Black Ijtke, Quebec, Canada NIPPON ASBESTOS CO., LTD. Tokyo, Japan SOCIETE ANONYME FRANCA1SE DU FERODO Paris, Franre TURNER BROTHERS ASBESTOS CO.. LTD. Rochdale, England 83.8 @009-'013 * rt i. t" ; . is MM 05-0$ 90 03:29 0214 935 9538 BALDWIN&BALD^IN 008-013 u> COPY Metropolitan Life Ins* Co, Ono Madison Avo,, X* Y* 10, X,Y, May 26, 1949 Ur, Georgs W, Marshall, Jr, Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc, Asbestos Products Division Manhclm, Pennsylvania < : Doar Mr* Marshall: This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of May 24th calling ay attention to the article on cancer in the "Scientific -Inert can", The reference nado was quoted from a report 'On environmental cancer by W, C, Ruoper, M,D,, Cancer Control Branch, national Caneor Institute. During the last few yea:*s, quite a number of articles claim that carcinoma of the lungs was found due to asbestos* Thoeo I have read do not give much eubataniUtin^ ->rA<ioo*o, buL yvu will Una tOCt it is bolng quotod fairly widoly, We certainly have not beon able to substantiate any of these claims In tho work we have been doing since 1930, However, time will provo whether they are right or wrong. Sincerely yours. (Slgnod) W,J, McConnoll, MD* Assistant Medical Director Bureau V 08U7Uy