This is two and one-half parts per m illion of lead and about l .h parts per m illio n o f a r s e n ic.

WAifemfc&^L LEAD INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION Groybor Building, 420 Loxington Av o n io 1 N*w Yort, H.

The problem of occupational neoplasia and numerous and various disease conditions which lead to it form a part of the problem of physical and mental national health on which depends, in the final analysis, the vital strength of a nation, its cultural and economical efficiency, and its existence as a selfrespecting, independent, and valuable part in the community of nations.

time, should show a decided fibrosis of the lungs, could one of the Attorneys who hare made a specialty of bringing these suits la Charles ton, knowing that tha apartment of Health had made this ex amination, view the same and see the report on xr* Smith, and which undoubtedly would lead to his contacting Ur* Smith for the purpose of instituting a suit against tha Company* O' - 9?

Some studies have been made on the properties of asbestos of various grades bonded with Portland cement and other binders, and this work is leading to the production of some new asbestos cement and moulded com positions which, it is hoped, will prove to be of commercial value.

Arthur f , Morey, in th e Commonwealth S t e e l Company, G ran ite C ity , I l l i n o i s , where he remained u n t i l 1920, and s in e s t h a t tim e l a s been the lead e r in the E le o tr io S te e l Founders Research Group.

Concurrent Atomic Exposition will show equip ment and models of leading U.S. and foreign industrial firms. g POWER AUGUST 1955 - ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT SECTION J t t -i 1 ,1 1 }

FILE NAME: Metropolitan Life (ML) DATE: 1933 Jan 21 DOC#: ML117 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Quote from Letter to Cummings from Harbaugh Highlighting Specific Comments mm* MM I'M; Date: 1/21/33 Title: Letter Author: Harbaugh Receiver: Cummings Comments: '' ' ' : MI am asked to advise you that the Board feels that nothing could be published that is so potentially damaging to the lead and zinc mine operators of this district.

.), Ut a h : Copper Pitot Sulphide Concentrator Lead Plant Cuetam Milling Plant Slag Treatment Plant > In s p ir a t io n (Sic a Co .)

GBG/B Executive Assistant 0007 SWP 000033569 4a DETROIT WHITE LEAD WORKS Mr.

In this observation, Nordmann included an evaluation of the various aspects which could possibly lead to occupational cancer.

COMMENTS Asbestosis may be defined as a specific occu pational disease caused by the inhalation of asbestos fibers and leading to a progressive fibrosis and scarring within the lungs.17 It has been demonstrated by Gardner*0 and again by AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE

Their rru instruments.tried included the Konimeter and the Owens Jet Sampler, f;-. tod reliable method Both these Instruments take a "snap" sample and can lead to quit* *r- 1' edmparlsons to be roneous results in situations of varying concentration.

One part per million causes respiratory discomfort in man, headaches and depression, lowers the metabolism, and may even lead to coma48.

Stataa Department, - .t and ahem X am assuming vill ba thoroughly competont to mako tha#W-tests and examinations, and, aaoondly, whsthor tha ra- port of their findings will ba open and available to tha pub- lio or, to ba aors opaoifio, suppose for inatanoa that tha X-ray sxaal nation of John Smith, an ampioyaa who has boon with tha Company for a long period of time, should show a decided fibrosis of tha lungs, oouid one of tha Attorneys who haws mads a specialty of bringing thasa suits in Charles- ton, knowing that tha Department of Health had made this ex amination, view tha same and see the report on nr* Smith, and which undoubtedly would lead to his contacting Hr, Smith for the purpose of instituting a suit against the Company* X assume tha South Carolina Stats Hoard of Health -- will bo furnished with a copy of tha findings and results of %{telrLo tha inspection and examination, mi the earns question would arias in regard to tho Stato Hoard cf Haith,aa to whioh X do not know whether yea are In a position to advise mo on or not* ... ......