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>? . '4: I M 1 $ 'i i Lead Industries Association, Ina-- t*J MadMon AMOva Nm Votk. H. V. 10017 Tstephons: {Ml) fTt4M0 May 10, 1971 SUBJECTl PBOHUTICHAI, BBOaiURE OH TUM ABOUT LEAD POISONIMG TO THE MEMBERS or THE LEAD IXDOSTBXES ASSOCIATION, ntc.l We bav received Inquiries from several smber companlas about a promotional brochure for a film entitled "Lead Poisoning - The Hidden Epidemic." Apparently the producers are circulating this brochure to our entire eamharahip in the hopes that copies of the file will be purchased or otherwise proaoted by the lead industry. About six Months ago, the Association was asked to review this fils, which we did. In the Min it was well done although it does contain one brief, Misleading segment that attempts to establish a relationship between lead in the air due to automotive gasoline antiknocks snd childhood lead poisoning. Me objected strongly to this allegation and suggested that if the producer would be willing to tone down or remove the segment, the Association would make every effort to help promote the film. After considerable discussion, the producer refused to delete the objection-- able segment, end the Association, therefore, does not recommend this film either to its members or to eny public health agency. Sincerely, ^pUYCt/ F. JTSilm ' Jerome P. Smith Secretary t General Manager 1 ifWas