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/ MINUTES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING National faint, Varnish & Lacquer Association, Inc. AsSocie&ion neadquarter3 1500 Rhode Island Ave., N. *., "r.shington, D.C. - April 30, 1940 A -c~ulr.r meeting of the Executive Committee of t.hs :1ati :r.cl Pnl.-.t, Ymnlsh - nd E'.crier Ar.-ociaticn, Inc. convened at 9:30 A..'"., Tuns-lay, A; i 1 30, 1010 in the .Asr- yc: at: on "usdqusrters, 1500 Rhode Islnnd A.-m-e, X. shl...-;t-'n, 0 C. r... follov.iur in attendance? t. j. ca::?bfll E. A. ROY, JR. L. HAVEY S. R. 'AT1ACK L. P. :.:oore E. E. LOftTGN E. S. PHILLIPS J. V. RfAR'ON i-ILLIA.ii RICHTER CHARLES J, ROii C. N. GEIPlafZ A. 'V. STEUDEL F. L. S.'LLBIrGER .:'L;5T T. T:_IGO H. E. ' *LSTiR H. S. ERp.TT VAI. ..U RIFLE Quests E. P. GRIFFIN GEORGE JcNXIN del,Ah CRY KOUNfZE H. A. ..j'LUM H. D. Veil TILLS iY V,ILHAM FINTL Association Staff O.* ROPER /. Q. iACDGNALD H.FJIEL r. FirCN Absent FIGGIS > FELLOGG i. lo.:gsv;orth BENJAMIN PATTERSON, JR. Call to Order The meeting -vas called to order at 9:30 A.id. by the Chairman, .r. Charles J. Ron, with a v/oed of veicoae to the guests. Minutes of Last Meeting The Chairman stated that the minutes of the preceding meeting had boon mailed to all my.Lern of the committee, and that the agendum of this meeting .voulo take care of any unfinished business carried over from the past meeting. It v.as moved by r. Mela's, seconded by Mr. 'Jc-bster, that the minutes of the .v.eeting of the Executive Ow j x ttee of January 9, 1940 be approved without rending, .lotion carried. Headquarters Building Chairman Eoh reviewed briefly the history of the ashington H ;ad -uarttrs rituntLon, pointing out that approximately 600 representatives of the industry had contributed approximately $3.60,000 with rnich the fomei' Association !i..-rdqu::rters at, 2?<Jl New MCA 0 02935 N 3915 York Avenue, Ji. ?T., Washington, D. C., was purchased uid remodeled and dedicated ns the NorrisGregg Memorial in 1929. Mr. Roh referred to the bronze plaque in the entrance mil of the present headquarters building on which t. ppears the names of nil of those who contributed to the original headquarters fund. Re stated that this plaque is symbolic of the principle on which the association is founded, namely, "All for one and one for all". lie stated that the fact we had tc dispose of our former building to the Federal Government ras just an incident in the history of the association, and he expressed the opinion that the cove to cur present headquarters would be beneficial to the association and to the industry. President Trigg, in reviewing the history of the new headquarters building, stated that the building was built in 1?8, the sane year in which roue for..'rd locking -r.c in the paint Industry gathered in' Harntcga Springs, Her York, to 1c unch aur parent association. lie stated that the building ras originally built by Gar-dinar Green Hubbard, founder of the Rational Geographic Society as a present to his daughter v.ho married Alexander Graham Bell. The Bells sold the building to Levi p. Porton financier - Ambassador to France - Vice President under Benjamin t-.rrisen. Subse quent to Vice President Morton's term of office, the building was leased to the Russian Government as an embassy - to tlihu Root, Sccx'etary of State as a residence to John HaysHammond - and to the ecretary of the Treasury, Cgdcn Hills. President Trigg expressed the opinion that the building presents a perfect setting for the headquarters of an industry representing color arid beauty. Report of Budget and Finance Committee Mr. Hatlack stated that the Budget and Finance Committee met at breakfast on this same date, made a careful review of income and expenses as well as a review of the finances involved in the transfer of headquarters from 2201 New York Avenue to 1500 Rhode Island Avenue. P.euort of Treasurer The Treasurer, Hr. S. R. ..iatlack, reviewed the comparative balance sheet as of '.'arch 31, 1940 and 1939, and the statement of income and expense for the period October 1st to March 31, 1940 and 1939 (copy attached) and pointed out that the financial situa tion is about the same as it was at this period last year - that expenses exceed in come slightly, duo to the fact that this is the heavy period of the year on promotion campaign expenses and stated that income for the current year may; be slightly under the amount previously estimated notwithstanding the fact that the association manage ment estim<(ted a 736 increase in income as against a 12J5 increase in soles for the year. All schedules of budget and expense were reviewed, and it was pointed out that all departments of the association kept their expenses within the budget. It was moved by Mr. Sulzberger, seconded by Mr. Phillips, that the report of the Treasurer be received and filed. Motion carried. Headucarters Buildinr Situation President Tri?g read a copy of a communication he had addressed to Mr. Charles J. Roh as Chairman of the Executive Committee, reviewing the finances involved in the sale of the property at 2201 hew York Avenue to the Federal Government, and in the purchase and remodeling of the property at 1500 Rhode Island Avenue (copy attached). -2- NC A 0 02936 He stated that, this situation had bt-en reviewed by the Budget and Finance 'Cor nit lee at its neelfng this .or.iing, and that the co.-nittee had approved of the re.:o...:.er:dations confined in the co;.muni cat ion. It was moved by air.' Campbell, seconded by ;.Ir. ..Latlack, that the appraisals of property and equipment as recommended in the communication just presented be made. :`.otion carried. __ President Trigg called attention to the fact that when this Executive Cor_-.ittee ap pointed a special committee to handle the purchase and remodeling of the new hondvjftrte-rs, the c...nittc-e was limited in its authority to incur expenses to the ...-.cunt ;vceived from .e property at 2201 Hew York Avenue, he stated that '..hen the or--rent a? ..bquvrtsrs . : party is cemoletod, there vill be a balance left from J he avaunt received for the former property. Report of Scientific Section Cor-nittoc- Sulzberger stated th.at the committee hod held no formal .-.acting since the last meeting of this Executive Committee, but stated that there hrd been considerable correspondence between members of the committee regarding the work of the coaccittae. He stated that about four "c-eks ago Hr. Thomas Jones of Fisk University had called at his office and discussed work being done by Dr. Brady at risk university to develop the castor oil bean ns t new crop for the south. Since that time the Scientific Section and Dr. Brady h_ve been ..orbing together and he expressed the belief that the industry would benefit from further activity along this line. Report of Scientific Section Dr. Gardner stated that as a result of the moving of headquarters the Scientific Section had been -unable to carry on quite a*s much work as usual, but that the labora tories are now well organized, end should be able to make more . rogrc.es. He stated that the follov.ing circulars have been issued since the first of this year: Circular 539 iildew-Proofing of Red and Other Dark Colors 590 Coatings for Douglas Fir Plywood 591 Progress Report on Locomotive Finishes 592 Resistance of Coatings to Penetration of '.Vater through Concrete 593 Preparation of Films of Uniform Thickness / 594 Necessity of Painting Cement-Asbestos Siding 595 Some Oils for Oloorosinous Varnish 596 Porilla and Chia Plantings in 1939 597 Studies on Permeability of House Paints 598 A How Type Tashabi.lity Apparatus 599 Progress Report on Brushability Abstract Review No. 61 Dr. Of rdner stated that the Scientific Section was continuing its contacts with the Federal Housing Administration in an effort to bring about an adjustment of eeriein items in connection with 5.LA requirements for two-coat paint systems. He referred to a recent meeting at Association Headquarters of a coauaittee of technical ...en representing large, medium t.nd email manufacturers of paint to study the question of / -3 NCA 0 0293? thinning directions on libels. Perries of 54 br; .nds of nixed -aints have been cbtained by ttfe Scientific Section, end indicate a wide vailcnet- in thinng directions, as is indicated in the foilowing chert: SUL&AfflT Or TKI:lHI.'iC Di .CTIOKS Oh' 47 BRANDS OF T'AINT ;3:` V.OOJJ -- 3-dOAT ,FK Pints of linseed oil par gallon of point. _ __First Coat do. of nfrs. v.ho lints rc-cc.-rend soon re ef oil Suctions ___ Second Cost .No. of af; s. .ho Pints rocr.v.end iin of oil ;:ucti jns Third Cent____ No. of nfrs. 0 20 30 0 30 1/2 to 1 1 , 1/2 21 4 3/4 1 1/2 to 1 1 1 to 1-4/2 1 1 61 >*> 2 1 1 to 2 1 2 44 1 2 54 1 No recorren- 2 to 3 2 No rocoraco-jca- daticn 2 3 2 tion 2 2 to 4 4 necosrend 4 7 Fee mend thinning to 4 to 6 2 special primer 2 desired con 62 sistency _S 7 1 Ricomend 8 2 thinning to Tot al 47 No recom iesired con mendation 2 sistency __2 R-c-cemc-nd special primer 4 Total 47 i^eco: amend thinning to desired con sistency _3 Tot-al 47 Dr. Grrdi^er expressed the belief that the hoae owner seldon reads the thinning directions on a label or at least seldom follows such directions, and for this reason the investigation non being made might ultimately point to a simple uniform type of thinning directions label somewhat as follows: "A pint of oil or turpentine may be used in the undercoats of this paint if desired. For finishing coats the paint may be applied as it comes in the can." In order to test the desirability of such simple thinning directions label, field exposure tests on a large series of panels are now being prepared on which the 54 brands referred to in the table above rill be applied* - one set to be painted with the paints applied strictly in accor dance with the directions on the labels - another set of panels to be painted with the paints as they come in the can, without any reduction whatsoever, except that if necessary, a pint of oil or turpentine could be used in the priming ccat. The investigations now under way include the foxmulc-tions of the paints (both pigrc-nt end liquid composition)'weight per gallon, hiding power, brushebility, reflection -4- MCA 0 02938 value, exposure tests, end pigment volume. As scon as this work is accomplished a c-c-ting o^the technical men referred to above rill be called tc make a study of the results. In consenting upon the increasing practice of formula labeling, Dr. Gardner stated that out of the 54 brands of point used in the above tests, 11% are being fermmia sbiled, inducing formulas printed on the labels or on separate stickers applied to th e can. The formulas are actually printed on the labels as a part thereof in 6l< of the brands examined, indicating an encouraging trend in the growing practice of for.r.ula labeling. Extensive work will be done on the measure-rent of the thickness of films produced by taints, either in two-coat or throe-coat work, .-hen applied is required by the thinning directions, or when applied without ra-action, and also in connection with a study of penetration rates on various species cf lumber, rea-.-.t work having indicated as much ss 33% of film thickness of the primer is absorbed by certain wood. Dr. Gardner expressed the opinion that this house paint investigation is of real importance to the industry. Dr. Gardner reported on a trip node by r. Scofield of the Scientific -ectiur. for the purpose of checking experimental pl-'ntings in the south. He stated that a new lot of perilla need had been obtained from Manchuria, which v/ili be used in rather extensive planting work this spring and summer. He referred to the encouragement given to the agriculturists by the Scientific Section .in stimulating plantings of flaxseed in various states other than in the northwest, in stimulating the planting of castor beans, perilla, and other drying oil plants, and told of his presentation of a lecture on the drying oil situation, before 3000 chemists of the American Chemical Society in Cincinnati, Ohio, the theme being to encourage research workers and laboratories throughout the country in developing synthetic drying oils that could be used by our industry. Dr. Gardner referred to a paaphlet entitled "Selecting and Applying Paints," ic ued* J in July 1939 by the Extension Service of the Iowa State College of Agriculture,!and stated that this had teen given wide dissemination by the Iowa Extension Service, especially through lumber associations. Several objections to the bulletin have been received from members of the association due to the fact that the subject was pre sented almost entirely from the white lead viewpoint. Such mention as there was of prepared paints was not very flattering. He stated he ?/ould contact the author of the bulletin and attempt to have high grade prepared paints given proper considera tion in any reissue of this bulletin. He further stated that he had just received a letter stating that the Extention Service referred to above was now contemplating booklets on exterior anu interior painting, to be issued some tine late this fall, and that tjae author had suggested that he would like to see progress made in the gra-de-marjting of paints, so that the buying public would have adequate protection, since the county and state farm bureaus are effecting strong demands in that direc tion. Dr. Gardner referred to his work with Dr. Drady of Disk University - a colored uni versity - and stated that Dr. Drady is a noted chemist making special studies in con nection with the development of castor oil. He stated that Dr. brady has derived an alcohol substitute fron the castor bean, and he expressed the opinion that it would be very beneficial if all chemical laboratories in the United States were working on the development'of synthetic drying oils. Mr. Kavey referred to a booklet issued by the Extension Service of the Iora State College of Agriculture mnd Mechanical Arts et Ames, Iowa entitled "Selecting and Applying Paint." He stated that the booklet indicated that if you paint with white -5- NCA 0 02939 lead the wojrtt nill be 0.?C. but left the impression that . aintmg with ready nixed paints wa^a questionable procedure. He stated that this booklet just indicates what is going on throughout the country .in the line of clever propaganda, by the Lead Industries Association, and stated that he believed the time had cone when a group of ready mixed paint manufacturers should plan to conduct an aggressive canoeign against this type of propaganda. Dr. Gardner stated that the booklet had been brought to his attention by several mem bers of the industry who had complained regarding the fact that it featured white load, end that it tended to give the impression that all prepared paints are of an inferior quality. He stated that he had gotten in touch with the author of the pamphlet, Hr. Van Sleek, and that he wr.s endeavoring to arrange for a crr.fo-rer.ce with Hr. Van Slack in an effort to have a reissue of the pamphlet brought up to date with regard to mixed paints, and he expressed the nope that it nay be possible to have the pamphlet revised m its next edition so that high grade prepared paints will be given a fair presentation. Dr. Gardner stated that Hr. Van Black is planning to get out some pamphlets on the subject of "Grading Paints", and stated that he- . :uld endeavor to arrange to have Hr. Van Black visit Association Headquarters, at v.nich time an effort will be made to have some influence on the material to appear in his publication. He stated he was being guided by 4r. Trigg in this matter. Mr. Havey expressed the opinion that it would be much more effective if the industry could arrange to have some one m close contact with .lr. Van Block in an effort to educate him with recard to the value of nixed paints. Mr. Roh expressed the opinion that the need to protect the nixed paint industry was growing and had become a serArus problem. Dr. Cminer stated that in his opinion this anti-nixed aint propaganda isdeveloping into a dangerous situation and deserves careful attention. He stated that the United States Department of Agri culture is planning to get out a new issue of t-hoir pamphlet "The Printing of the Farm", and that the Scientific Section is in contact with the Department in an effort to have the material contained in this pamphlet as favorable as possible. Mr. Sulzberger stated that he had called this committee's attention on several occasions to the fact that the defense work carried on by the Scientific Section is as valuable as any work done by the association and he stated that the present case is indicative of that protective side of the association*s program. Mr. Phillips likened this situation in the paint industry tothe present V.orld V.ar; he stated that without a declared war we have an invasion by leaflets end he expressed the opinion that the situation is serious and needs attention. Mr. Campbell stated that the paint manu facturers ere notoriously poor advertisers and that the raw Material manufacturers have hesitated to refer too strongly to the value of their product in mixed paints. It was moj/ed by Mr. Havey, seconded by President Trigg, that this matter be referred to the Scientific Section Committee for further study and consideration. Motion carried. Legislation and Legal VALSH-HRALY L/.Vj President Trigg reported that the Talnh-Heely Law provide;* for the Department of Lqbor to establish minimum wegec to be paid in connection with the manufacture of goods purchased by the United states Government provided the contracts covering such purchases total ten thousand dollars or more. He stated that the Public Contract Division of the Department of Labor had contacted thi3 Association locking toward the establishment of a minimum rate of pay to be in effect in the paint NCA 0 02940 -6- manufacturing- industry on contracts placed by the United States Government for materials^mounting to ten thousand dollars or more; one discussion panel was hel d with fouiMnenufacturers in attendance in audition to representatives of the Assoc iation and of the Department of Labor, and there Iiave been sone informal conversati ons since the date of the conference referred to. He stated that although the associ ation representatives had attempted to dissuade the Department of Labor from estafc li sh irg c minimum cage -provision for our industry - pointing out that only a small pi-ore rtion of cur manufacturers are interested in bidding on this Government business, r.nd that the cage rate has very little effect on the cost of products in this industrv. the Department had stated that it ".-as required to complete this work and that it v.-'iuid send to members of our industry a questionnaire regarding;- -ages paid - r.'v.z of employees - etc. President Trigg stated that this ratter car being reported merely as information so that members of the ccandttee might know vhat is t-.i'-ir.p FULMER PILL; r.'r. . ..icdonald stated that the Fulmer bill H. R. 9174 requires the Director of the Census to collect and publish monthly statistics concerning, em:-ng other things, flaxseed arid "other" oil seeds and oils, including quantities produced, in transit and on h:.nd. He stated that tne title of this bill, however, indicated an amendment of the ect requiring statistics of cotton seed erd cotton seed products and aaid that it v;as expected this bill would be reported out without a hearing, as no opposition v;as expected. This Association filed a protest with each member of the Committee on the Census and brought the bill tc the attention of other industries affected. A hearing was then granted, end very vigorous opposition was registered. The committee has taken no action, and it is believed that the bill rill not be reported out. If it is reported cut, further opposition will be made in the Senate. GILCHRIST (ALCOHOL) BILL; Hr. Macdonald read the following memorandum: "H. R. 9012 is a bill to subject su^ar, molasses, and similar products used in the distillation of alcohol to the taxes on sugar. (March 21, 1940 to Committee on Days and ..leans.) This is to encourage the use of corn for the distillation of alcohol. It is a revival of a proposal by Representative Stefan (Nebr.) and by Representative (now Senator) Lucas (111.) in 1937. It is a part of the campaign to 'Protect the American market fer the American Farmer'. "At that time. Secretary Hull objected, pointing out that the measure would not achieve its object in causing more corn to be used, but instead would tend to in crease the price of industrial alcohol, disrupt our molasses trace and decrease our purchasing power in nolasses-supplying countries. He pointed out that the commodity which would stand to benefit most would be a petroleum by-product, an economical material for producing synthetic alcohol. The farmer would, pay more for his in dustrial ^icohol. "The attention of the State Department has been invited to the new bill and the hope expressed that its opposition will be renewed at the appropriate tine cad place. The bill has also been called to the attention of our members and other industries using industrial alcohol. Ho hearing lies been set." MISSISSIPPI ALCOHOL BILL; Mr. Macdonald read the following memorandum regarding this proposed legislation: "Mississippi House Bill 894 (April.15* 1940) would require permits not only for the importation of intoxicating liquor, but for alcohol for scientific, medicinal and mechanical purposes. Permits, costing $2.00, are to be valid for only 15 days. This was brought to the attention of Mississippi members, the New Orleens Association and other local interests, and grounds for opposition were supplied. The bill has been reported favorably by the House Committee on Temperance. ~e are not advised of action by the Senate." N C ft 0 02941 -7- PKODE ISLAND ALCOHOL BILL;tfr. Macdonald stated that: "Rhode Ira: nd Hc-use sill '.'12 proposed a special wholesaler1s license for handling rlcohol, including industrial alcohol. S&ode Island is the only state imposing a t?ac on industrial alcohol. The ^vholesaly license as applied to industrial alcohol was eliminated in the Senate, but we have been unable to learn of the action of the Conference Committee." FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION: Tar. .Macdonald pxesented the following memorandum: 'There has been one-bribery complaint - against Lenoir '.Tooq.finishing Comprny and Arthur G. Spencer individually. This resulted'in an order to cease and desist on Aeril 25th. "Complaints have issued against the Seaboard Paint L Varnish Co., Rations 1 c,.ue /.'-.r.ufaduring Co., and Rational Titanium Co., all sc newiia'c smixar. A.31 off* cd their products by nail, referring to 100 odd gallons 'in a rehou.e near v :u > i offered at a sacrifice at $1.55, some of it made by the ror'u's largest s, etic point maker, etc. It is charged that the paint was cunplie- from the reg e of business (Brooklyn) sold at the customary price, and that it v;cs a rec ec a d reconditioned product. "A proceeding against Hall Hardware Co. v; s closed by stipulation. Tills involved advertising a special brand so as to imply that the product was specifically referred to in a Government bulletin when it in fact merely referred to paint generally. "Nu-Enaael Corporation stipulates that it will desist from representing that `NuEnamel Ena.aelized Paint1 is the first basic improvement in house paint in more than 400 years; that the respondent corporation was the first tc discover the process for using tung oil as a base for paint, enamel and varnish; that 'Nu-Enamel Enamelized Paint' will last three times as long as lead end oil paints; that lead and oil paint, or 'even the best grade* thereof, produces a 'shocking' appearance or that the three basic ingreuients of Nu-Enamel possess certain distinct virtues not found in ordinary lead and oil paint.1' Mr. Trigg supplemented Mr. ...acrionald's statement concerning the recent order against the Lenoir V.'ooufinishing Co. and A. G. Spencer, explaining that it had been the sub ject of long and intensive work by both Mr. Macdonald and Mr. Carver; that after tangible legal evidence had been gathered, the matter had been presented to the Federal Trade Commission which, following its usual procedure made its own investiga tion on the basis of the information furnished. The respondents filed an answer ad mitting the charges end accepting the order which was released on April 2-jth. :Ar. Roh referred to the Special Bribery Agreement and asked Mr. Macdonald how, in his opinion it is working. At. acdonald expressed the view that it v;as working wellbetter in/fact then he had expected. Then first proposed he was skeptical. Has been much gratified however, with the spirit shown by signers, and the procedure they set up to make it effective. For example, they created an Advisory Committee to assist the Unfair Competition Bureau. It meets at least quarterly. It has responsibilities and works hard and its members have no special privileges. To insure other signers against preferential treatment of its members the Committee excuses each member for a definite period to enable those remaining to discuss any matter affecting the excused member. They have availed themselves of the opportunity. Mr. Carver is then enabled to contact those who can supply information. They have cooperated very well indeed and the bureau has every reason to be satisfied with the work of the signers as a whole and the cooperation of the Advisory Committee. Mr. Trigg, at the request of Hr. Koh, outlined the origin of the Special Bribery Agreement, the acceptance of the plan by the Unfair Competition Committee and the Executive Committee, reviewed the first year's work of the group and the increase in the number of signers. He explained the system of cash deposits placed v/ith Hamilton National Bank as trustee to insure against violations. He Qoncurred in the view -8- NCA o 02942 that the agreement re working satisfactorily.and expressed the opinion that it vas one of tha^outstanding acocmplislaaents for the good of the industry. v.AGE AtitfiiOUR LAW: ' President Trigg stated that there is a great deal of uncertainty as to the status of so-called jobbers, including branch stores of manufacturers particularly with respect to working hours. He stated that this matter has been under hearing by the 7!age end Hour Division, and he requested the secretary to report on the hearing. I..e Secretary reported that since last Tail association Headquarters has beer, errieavc: in g to re rare from the administration of the V.'age arid hour Division of the U. 8. Tv pax cent of Labor r-n interpretation of retail sales v,hi ch would er.abje c r.a jcrity of the retail outlets for paint products to take advantage of exemption under the law; - no answer has as yet been received to the question presented. He stated taut under date of April 18, 1940, the rage and Hour Division .announced that hereafter a business will be considered a retail establishment if 50% or more of the dollar value of sales are at retell, -- that is, are sales to individual consumers, tut that sales for Industrie' or business purposes are not to be considered rs` at retail. It would appear from t .is definition that sales to painters (for business purposes) are considered as sales -.t wholesale, and are therefore not subject to exemption under the retail clause of the law. He reported on a hearing conducted in the city of Washington opening Tuesday, April 9th, end lusting one full week, devoted entirely to a consideration of modification of regulations defining exemptions authorized for employees engaged in an executive, administrative, or professional capacity, or the capacity of outside salesman in tire wholesale trade. The Council cf national '"holesale Associations with which our Asso ciation is affiliated, presented a statement urging a redefinition of these- terms so that wholesaling establishments and ...enufact-urer-ovaied distribution outlets night .have rone relief under the lew. No results of the hearings nave as yet been an nounced. The Secretary reported on the position taken by the National Association of ..`.anufacturers on the L'age-Hour Law covering "fundamental criticism of the *-age-Hour Act" "general amendments .approved by the .A.M." - "specific amendments approved by the N.A.ii." - end "revision of administrative rulings approved by the N.A.M." Among specific amendments approved by N.A.M. were the following: 1. Exemption for all office employees paid 30.00 a week or more. 2. Immunity from civil liability to employers who comply with rulings which the court may subsequently decide were wrong. 3. Protection to the employer who accepts administrative interpretation / which is later changed. 4. -age claims outlawed after 120 days after cause of action. 5. Provision for permitting employers to pay overtime, either in cash or in hours. President Trigg expressed the opinion that the minimum wage provision of the "age and Hour law does not materially affect the members of the paint, varnish and lacquer m-nufacturing industry, but he str.ted that the question of hours and time md a half for overtime does^materially affect the industry. He stated that one of the incon sistencies in the* law jawr-nts an employer from working an old employee more than 40 hours, though you can fire that employee raid hire a younger con at a lower rate. He stated that the Association is particularly concerned with rulings on definitions affecting distribution ,,.nd stated that Association Headquarters would keep closely in touch v;ith that situation. -9- NCA 0 02943 Mr. I.'orton referred to the fact that O'.sscchusetts has a law which prohibits the eaployment afwomen more than 8 hours a day regardless of jay. President Trirg stated that a similar law was in effect in the District of ColuaLit end in other states. Membership The Secretary presented the follovring list of firms from whom applicati :r.s hcvj ' : .n received for membership in the classifications indicated: Class A atlas paint & varnish co Los Angeles, Calif. W. H. Toson, President CORROSION CONTROL CORP. Newark, N. J. N. Clinch Tate, Vice Fres. rULGHUM c CO. PEC .'A:."'FACTURI..C- CO. Los Angeles, Calif. `iami, Fla. Fred V. Hihrichs, III, Pres. J. X. Shinn, Vice ?:*: * MASONITE CORP. Laurel, Missirsippi B. 0. Stewart FER70 CO., THE Lcs Angeles, Calif. Henry DeRuiter, Owner TA.*AA r'A iNT i v.-w. .I0H CO. Tampa, Via. Chas. I. Stover,Jr., Mgr. Class B CENTRAL SOYA CO., INC. Decatur, Ind. D. W. McMillen, Jr. SCRAPFER-J0S3 CHEMICAL COKP. Chase Drier Division Pittsburgh, Pa. VS. S. Chase VON HCFrKAi-JN PRESS St. Louis, Mo. C. J. Bcesch Chass E SEABR00K PAINT CO. Memphis, Tenn. James H. Seabrook, Pres. W. R. WINSLOW CO. Washington, D. C. K. a. Winslow, *Yes. WHITE CO., INC., L.B. Houston, Texas L. B. White, Pres. It was moved by Mr. Webster, seconded by Hr. Reardon, that the firms whose applications have been received for membership be elected to membership in the classifica tions indicated. Motion carried. The Secretary presented the following list of firms with the recommendation that the memberships be cancelled for the reasons indicated: ERIE WINDOW GLASS CO., Erie, Pa. -- Class E, resigned FAUST-BOOTH PAINT CO., St. Louis, Ho. -- Class A, business discontinued FORT WORTH PAINT CO., INC., Fort 7orth, Texas -- Class A, not manu facturing paint JAMESTOWN TOODFINISHING CO., INC., Jamestown, N. Y. -- Cla3S A, through bankruptcy, reorganized - can't afford. KAPEE CHEMICAL CCRP., Milwaukee, Wis. -- Class A, practically out of paint business F. C. MARZO AND CO., Los Angeles, Calif. -- Class A, in bankruptcy. It was moved by Hr. Trigg, seconded by .Jr. hebster, that the cancellations of the mem-- berships as presented be approved. Motion carried. -10- NCA 0 02944 Association Headcunrters Preview President Trigg stated that a number of guests, from Govemrent Departments, Trade Association headquarters, etc. had been invited to inspect the Hew Association Head quarters 'his after..oon between the hours of three and six. He ashed members of the 7>:ecutive Committee to act as a reception committee on this occasion. Adjournment -11- MCA 0 02945