Asbestos Magazine, 1942

Johns-Manville's notes

1. Jan. 1942, pp. 16-18 summary p. 107

   Market Conditions - Those working for the war program have more work than they can handle. This year will show the largest import of asbestos in history. Shortages of spinning grades appear on the horizon. Since burlap is scarce, used bags must be returned to the Canadian Mines. Textiles - Navy requirements are large as are those of the Quartermaster Corps on fabricated items. A-C products demand above normal due to defense programs. The U.S. Government is using large quantities of corrugated and flat sheets in constructing industrial and munitions plants.

2. Jan. 1942, p. 24 summary p. 107

   Over 650 J-M employees are now serving in the Army or Navy.

3. Jan. 1942, p. 25 summary p. 107

   J-M has completed an addition to its Nashua plant (32,000 sq. ft.) to increase production of Transite and other products. A new machine was installed for use in manufacturing Wallboard and Flexboard (standard and decorative).

4. Jan. 1942, p. 37 summary p. 107

   "Index to ASTM Standards, 1941" has been published.

5. Feb. 1942, p. 6 summary p. 107

   ASTM Thermal Insulating Committee has issued tests of blocks and cements.

6. Feb. 1942, pp. 8-12 summary p. 107

   "Government Rulings on Certain Types of Asbestos" - (M-63, M-79 and M-66). On December 28, the Federal Government took control of all imports of 13 designated strategic materials under General Imports Order M-63. This order provides that, unless otherwise authorized by OPM (Now the War Production Board), all future contracts for imports of those materials will be handled by the Metals Reserve Company, RFC subsidiary or other Governmental agency, and that no private person or concern can make arrangements for imports. The Director of Priorities may grant specific exceptions to the order. While this original order did not include asbestos, on January 13, 1942, Donald M. Nelson, Director of Priorities, amended the order by adding several other materials (including asbestos from South Africa). According to the original order, Metals Reserve Co. plans to use existing channels to make its foreign purchases and work thru established brokers and dealers. The order does not disturb existing contracts or commitments, except that future shipments or goods in transit may not be sold except to the Metals Reserve Co. unless by authorization of the Director of Priorities (use Form PD222A). Customs officers will assist the OPM in clearing shipments affected by the order. The consignee will file a report with the collector in each instance and then may move his shipment to the point of first destination in this country. There it must be held for disposition as outlined in the order. In many instances, clearance of goods in transit is possible, and importers should contact the OPM to avoid delay after shipments have arrived. Materials going directly into plants with war contracts are in that category, and automatic clearance for such shipments may be arranged. The Metals Reserve Co. is prepared to negotiate with holders of open commitments and will take over their contracts where that is feasible. All materials purchased by the company will be held for allocation by the Director of Priorities. The order also provides that all persons who have made arrangements for imports affected by the order shall report the facts immediately to the Metals Reserve Company. -:- On January 21, certain types of South African asbestos were placed under strict priority control by the Director of Priorities, under Conservation Order M-79, curtailing the uses of these certain types. This order prohibits the use of South African asbestos after February 1 except to fill defense orders and for specified purposes only. Unless specifically authorized by the Director of Priorities, after February 1 no one shall process any Chrysotile asbestos fibre (Rhodesian Grades C&G No. 1 and C&G No. 2) unless necessary to fill defense orders, for core rovings or non-ferrous tapes, cloth and lapps. Prohibitions are also placed on processing certain grades of amosite asbestos fibre, except to fill defense orders, for woven felt blankets and mattresses for marine turbine insulation. Nor shall anyone process certain grades of amosite asbestos fibre, unless to fill defense orders, for turbine insulation blankets, fireproof board, sprayed amosite, molded amosite pipe covering and blocks, 85% Magnesia pipe covering and blocks, flexible amosite pipe insulation or dry pack insulation. The order also prohibits installing without specific authority 85% Magnesia or other high temperature pipe covering unless temperatures of 200°F or over occur. The order further states that anyone processing asbestos fibre should file all information required on form PD-251 or PD-252 and return it to OPM by February 10, 1942, and by the tenth of every calendar month thereafter. When OPM requests it, any asbestos processor must fill out and return form PD-253. While M-79 covers principally South African Asbestos, this particular prohibition refers to all high temperature pipe covering regardless of the origin of the asbestos fibers.

7. Feb. 1942, pp. 16-18 summary p. 109

   Market Conditions - Canadian mines are working at top capacity - shortage exists of #2 crude. "Various regulations have been recently put into effect by the United States Government." Government has placed restrictions on civilian output of brake lining. Heavy demand for high pressure insulation - facilities expansion, new armament production facilities and other accessories to the war effort. Millboard - heavy volume by use in ships, tanks and planes. A-C products - large requirements for Govmt. construction.

8. Feb. 1942, pp. 20-21 summary p. 109

   Ad - Asbestos, Ltd. "Tramp Steamers" - bringing to U.S. large tonnages of fiber for national defense and industry use. Picture.

9. Feb. 1942, p. 28 summary p. 109

   J-M appoints Dr. C. F. Rassweiler as V.P. (R&D).

10. Feb. 1942, p. 32 summary p. 109

    J-M introduces Red-Bak Brake Lining.

11. Feb. 1942, p. 33 summary p. 109

    "The 1200-mile pipeline from the legendary Garden of Eden in Iraq to the Mediterranean Sea is covered with J-M Asbestos Pipe Line Felt."

12. Feb. 1942, p. 33 summary p. 110

    14,000 pounds of asbestos paper is used in each cruiser.

13. Feb. 1942, p. 33 summary p. 110

    "Electrically welded ships are saving thousands of manhours in ship production - of interest to everyone of us who wants to win the war. But especially interesting to the Asbestos Industry because electrical welding means the use of asbestos paper to protect parts outside the welding area, and the wearing of several articles of asbestos clothing. It's hard to find any process in the war program which doesn't in some manner or other, either direct or obscure, require the use of asbestos in some form."

14. Feb. 1942, p. 36 summary p. 110

    Announcement has been made by the U.S. Department of Commerce that statistics on all imports and exports have been discontinued for the duration of the war. So far as Asbestos is concerned, this means that the statistics we have been publishing each month - Imports of both raw and manufactured asbestos into the United States, and exports from the United States - will no longer be available. The discontinuance of these import and export figures is somewhat regrettable, but of course none of us wish to give even this slight assistance to the enemy.

15. Feb. 1942, p. 40 summary p. 110

    Perlite is being developed as a newly-discovered insulating material.

16. Mar. 1942, p. 12 summary p. 110

    A specially-designed chest made of J-M Marinite transports containers of blood to the battlefront. J-M Aerofelt is used as packing (rock wool).

17. Mar. 1942, p. 14 summary p. 110

    Asbestos cement houses are being constructed for defense workers, and similar construction is being used in temporary Army hospitals.

18. Mar. 1942, p. 14 summary p. 110

    Business Week reports that in 1939, Britains were exempt from military service if their occupation was that of asbestos cement goods manufacturer. It is not known if such exemption still exists.

19. Mar. 1942, p. 15 summary p. 110

    Anticipating a steel shortage, Keasbey & Mattison has developed a building made entirely of asbestos cement.

20. Mar. 1942, pp. 16-18 summary p. 111

    Market Conditions - It's war business now! Most asbestos products are needed extensively. Shortages of very long Amosite and Rhodesian asbestos are appearing. Government purchases comprise most of the current A-C product business. Almost all sales in the future will be government, since it is becoming necessary to have high priorities in order to get accessories, such as nails.

21. Mar. 1942, pp. 20-21 summary p. 111

    Ad - Asbestos Ltd. "Incident at Sea." Thanks to the United Navies' valor and skill, cargos of materials like asbestos vitally necessary to the National Defense are arriving at American ports. Picture.

22. Mar. 1942, p. 23 summary p. 111

    "Asbestos was included in the list of materials banned by the British Ministry of Economic Warfare for shipment to Switzerland."

23. Mar. 1942, p. 28 summary p. 111

    Lewis Brown awarded Honorary Doctorate of Law by Temple Univ.

24. Mar. 1942, p. 38 summary p. 111

    ASTM Annual Standards on Electrical Insulating Materials includes 58 specs and tests, including D-299-40T on yarn; D315-41, tape; and D375-41, roving.

25. Apr. 1942, pp. 2-4 summary p. 111

    Britain conserves steel and lumber by using asbestos cement products in war buildings.

26. Apr. 1942, p. 8 summary p. 111

    "The paragraph in WPB Conservation Order No. M-79, which prohibited the installation of eighty-five percent magnesia or other high temperature pipe covering on installations where temperatures were under 200°F., was amended on February 28th, so that those types of pipe covering may be used on such installations when the installations are made in ships. On installations made elsewhere the prohibition is still in effect."

27. Apr. 1942, pp. 20-21 summary p. 111

    Ad - Asbestos Ltd. "Soldiers Without Uniforms" - convoys hauling asbestos from South African Mines to the railroads. Pictures ox-drawn wagon.

28. Apr. 1942, p. 27 summary p. 111

    J-M recently donated 100 blankets to the Manville Borough Defense Council for emergency use by the Civilian Defense. These were made from Paper Mill Felts no longer usable.

29. Apr. 1942, pp. 28-29 summary p. 111

    Market Conditions - All out for war production. Canadian mines operating at maximum capacity. "Asbestos from foreign sources, with the help of the Maritime Commission in Washington, is reaching our shores with great regularity." Shortage appearing of "S" grades of blue and severe shortage of short grades of Amosite. The government continues to buy large quantities of asbestos cement siding for war construction.

30. Apr. 1942, p. 31 summary p. 112

    Sales of domestic asbestos highest in history - up 22% over 1940. Long fiber chrysotile from Arizona attaining importance. (Facts from Mineral Market Report 988 - "Asbestos Industry in 1941" by Bowles and Petron of BuMines.)

31. May 1942, p. 6 summary p. 112

    "Because the Army requires 300,000 pairs of asbestos gloves, Conservation Order M-123 was issued on March 31st, designed to conserve the supply of asbestos textiles for essential military and civilian uses. The order reads: "Unless otherwise specifically authorized by the Director of Industry Operations, after April 4, 1942, no manufacturer of Asbestos Textiles shall deliver asbestos textiles except (1) for use in the manufacture of industrial packings or (2) on orders bearing a priority rating of A-10 or higher. Industrial packings, we understand, includes gaskets, pump packing and other uses in machinery."

32. May 1942, p. 11 summary p. 112

    ASTM's 45th Annual Meeting to be held in June. Committees on Textiles and Thermal Insulation Materials will report.

33. May 1942, p. 12 summary p. 112

    New asbestos board boiler jacket being developed as substitute for steel.

34. May 1942, pp. 15-16 summary p. 112

    On April 9, Conservation Order L-41 stopped nonessential construction. The WPB issued this order because all construction not directly or indirectly essential to the successful prosecution of the war involving the use of labor, material or equipment urgently needed in the war effort, should be deferred for the duration of the emergency in the national interest. There are listed a number of exceptions. Maintenance and repair work may be done, provided there is no change in design. Defense Construction will be continued as before.

35. May 1942, p. 16 summary p. 112

    Employees of J-M are being given an opportunity to sign a pledge of service "as a warning to the enemy and a creed" to guide them until the war is ended: WE PLEDGE As free men and women of America, and as members of the Johns-Manville organization that WE WILL devote our efforts, our time, our thinking, our money and our lives, if need be, to winning the war. WE WILL do everything in our power to help increase the flow of war goods so vital to our fighting country and men and to our allies. WE WILL be constantly alert to prevent fifth-columnists from sabotaging our plants, mines and offices or injuring our fellow workers. WE WILL lend neither aid nor comfort to the enemy then careless work or loose conversation. WE WILL help in every other way possible, in our work and in our daily lives, to bring about victory over those who would take away our freedom and who would enslave us as they have enslaved millions of others in nations which produced too little and too late.

36. May 1942, pp. 20-21 summary p. 113

    Ad-Asbestos Ltd. "Pahshul!" Re: Russian asbestos getting to U.S. Picture of sleighs in blizzard.

37. May 1942, pp. 26-28 summary p. 113

    Market Conditions - All out for war! Canadian mines operating at maximum capacity - Arizona being stepped up. South African imports increasing. A-C products - heavy demand for war construction (ordnance plants, shipyards, etc.) All orders carry high priority, usually A-2 or better. L-41 should not curtail sales of shingles/siding.

38. May 1942, p. 28 summary p. 113

    Asbestos supplier refutes claim of blue and Amosite short fiber shortages and offers 1500 tons of short Amosite and 75-100 tons per month of short Blue.

39. May 1942, p. 28 summary p. 113

    Beginning in April, it was necessary to submit Asbestos magazine to censorship before publication.

40. May 1942, p. 30 summary p. 113

    With the sanction of the San Francisco and Oakland Boards of Education, and with prodding by the Navy Department, under Lt. Cmdr. H. S. Booker, schools have been started in San Francisco and Oakland for the training of selectees in the art of asbestos insulation, first preference being given to plasterers, cement finishers and tile setters. The course takes six weeks. No textbooks are used; the instruction is given by some of the older asbestos workers, "who instruct purely thru the means of illustrating methods of application." The cost of instruction is paid by the Board of Education from an appropriation granted by the Federal Government.

41. May 1942, p. 36 summary p. 114

    J-M in March launched an all-out production drive. "More than 70% of J-M production is now going directly or indirectly to the armed services of the nation and to industries vital to the nation's war effort, the company is redoubling its efforts to produce more and more, and their Research and Development Division is seeking out ways to convert to war uses wherever possible that portion of J-M equipment which is not now being utilized for products of war."

42. June 1942, p. 10 summary p. 114

    General Imports Order M-63 has been amended effective July 2, the purpose being to take advantage of available shipping space by requiring that commodities be imported in the order of their importance. This is accomplished by attaching to the order Lists I, II and III and setting up rules for the importation of each. Asbestos (originating in Rhodesia or Union of South Africa) is on List II. (Note that other varieties are not included or mentioned.) No person, except Government agencies, may import, purchase for import or contract for importation of any material on this list except by special authorization of the Director of Industry Operations. Applications for this permission must be made on Form PD-222-C. Imports may continue to be made under existing contracts, but all must be reported immediately to the WPB. Reports of imports must be made on Form PD-222-B by all persons, including Government agencies, to Collectors of Customs before the materials are entered for consumption, for warehouse, or withdrawn from warehouse. With the exception of this provision regarding Government agencies, this method of handling imports is substantially the same as that now in force. After legal importation has been made, commodities on List II may be sold, processed or consumed without restriction, insofar as M-63 is concerned.

43. June 1942, p. 12 summary p. 114

    Four years after 62,000 feet of J-M Transite pipe was laid in a salt marsh preparatory for building the New York World's Fair, sections were unearthed to test the durability of the pipe in such corrosive and unstable conditions. Tests indicate highly satisfactory performance.

44. June 1942, pp. 14-15 summary p. 115

    "The Asbestos Industry in Canada" published annually by the Dept. of Trade & Commerce in Ottawa has been released with 1940 figures. (Note: some figures are repeated in the article but not in this summary.)

45. June 1942, p. 15 summary p. 115

    ASTM to hold 45th annual meeting.

46. June 1942, p. 26 summary p. 115

    Market Conditions - There is little business outside of war production … businesses who can't convert to war production are having increasing difficulties in obtaining materials, repair parts and other necessary items.

47. June 1942, pp. 26-27 summary p. 115

    Market Conditions - Raw Fiber - In all the territory that Germany has conquered, not a single ton of asbestos has been added to the stocks on hand, except in the countries she has overrun. Italy was short of asbestos before the war started because of lack of foreign exchange. Therefore, it seems likely that the Axis countries will shortly be running out of asbestos, with none in sight unless Germany conquers Russia. As the Russian Mines are more than 1500 miles east of Moscow, it is doubtful that Germany would get any Russian asbestos. "If Germany is successful in conquering Cyprus on her drive Eastward, this would only give her short grades of asbestos, as Cyprus produces no long grades." "The United Nations, on the other hand, can obtain sufficient asbestos from Canada, South Africa, Rhodesia, Australia and even India. Imagine, however, how difficult it would be if this country were cut off from all sources of asbestos supply!" Asbestos plays a very important part in our war effort and as ample supplies are available to the United Nations, this important mineral should help toward our ultimate victory.

48. June 1942, p. 27 summary p. 115

    Market Conditions - Textiles - Gvmt. requirements are increasing, particularly in marine field. Paper - gvmt. requirements increased recently. Millboard - Most goes to ship work. High pressure insulation - war demand for steam equipment at an unprecedented rate. "Deliveries are being made in conformity with U. S. requirements." A-C products - demand primarily gvmt. Private construction dramatically curtailed by L-41. Corrugated and flat sheets breaking all records to meet gvmt. demands.

49. June 1942, p. 28 summary p. 116

    Camouflage a-c siding being used in military construction.

50. June 1942, p. 30 summary p. 116

    "The War Production Drive launched recently by Johns-Manville Employees received an inspiring tribute on May 11th in the form of a congratulatory telegram direct from Donald M. Nelson, Chairman of the War Production Board. The telegram read: To the Employees of the Johns-Manville Corp.: The manner in which the men of Johns-Manville have launched their war production drives is most encouraging. Nearly all of your products are being used to help win the war. I know I can count on you to continue. (Sgd.) Donald M. Nelson."

51. June 1942, p. 38 summary p. 116

    "The U.S. Dept. of Commerce has been directed to dispense with the 1941 census of the manufacturing industry."

52. July 1942, p. 13 summary p. 116

    ASTM held annual meeting. A large number of standards and tentative standards were approved for publication in Nov.

53. July 1942, p. 13 summary p. 116

    Dept. of the Interior Appropriation Bill for the fiscal year beginning 7/1/42 contains a $200,000 item for work on asbestos. This includes both exploration and laboratory research. The bill is out of conference, and the conference report is awaiting ratification by both houses. It is expected it will be approved.

54. July 1942, pp. 14-15 summary p. 116

    Canadian Wartime Prices and Trade Board issued Order A-209 on June 5 dealing with regulations on sale of certain sizes/package size Millboard, asbestos paper, valve stem packing and wick packing. Minimum carload lot of short fiber or cement shall be 40 tons (800 bags). By increasing carload, "we are releasing 25% more box cars for more essential war purposes." This order applies only to Canada - not U.S.

55. July 1942, pp. 15-16 summary p. 116

    An amendment, dated June 18, has been issued by the War Production Board to Conservation Order M-79. This present amendment is actually a rewriting of the entire Order, changing the wording in several places and including the Amendment which was issued on February 28, 1942. Below are several paragraphs which contain the important changes. (A) Restrictions on the Use of Certain Types of Asbestos. (1) Unless otherwise specifically authorized by the Director of Industry Operations, no Person shall fabricate, spin, or process in any way asbestos fibre imported from South Africa except where such fabrication, spinning or processing is necessary to fill Defense Orders as defined in Priorities Regulation No. 1, as amended from time to time. (2) In addition to the above limitation, unless otherwise specifically authorized by the Director of Industry Operations, no Person shall fabricate, spin, or process in any way: (i) Rhodesian chrysotile asbestos fibre of Grade C and G-1 or Grade C and G-2, or Rhodesian chrysotile asbestos having a fibre length equivalent to that of Rhodesian Grade C, G-1 and G-2, except where such fabrication, spinning, or processing is necessary to fill Defense Orders for: (a) Products covered in Navy specification Number 17-I-29 (Insulation, electrical, asbestos fibre, treated and untreated date January 2, 1942, or as same may be amended). (b) Lapps, yarns, tapes and cloth which are required by Army, Navy or Maritime Commission specifications or Underwriter's or governmental safety regulations in effect on May 1, 1942, to be of a non-ferrous nature; (ii) Amosite asbestos fibre of Grade B-1, or amosite asbestos having a fibre length equivalent to that of Grade B-1, except where such fabricating, spinning, or processing is necessary to fill Defense Orders for amosite woven felt blankets and mattresses and fittings for use as insulation on ships. (iii) Amosite asbestos fibre of Grade B-3 or D-3, or amosite asbestos having a fibre length equivalent to that of Grade B-3 or D-3, except where such fabricating, spinning, or processing is necessary to fill Defense Orders for: (a) Amosite woven felt blankets and mattresses and fittings for use as insulation on ships. (b) Fireproof insulating board for installation on ships. (c) Molded amosite pipe covering and blocks for use as insulation on ships; provided, however, that the amount of D-3 or B-3 or equivalent length amosite fibre used in such pipe covering or blocks shall not exceed 15 per cent by weight of finished product. (d) Flexible amosite pipe insulations for installation on ships. (B) Restrictions on the Use of Certain Types of Asbestos Pipe Coverings. In addition to the above limitations, no Person shall install 85 per cent magnesia pipe covering or other high temperature molded asbestos pipe covering except (1) in installations where temperatures of 212° Fahrenheit or over occur, (2) in installations underground or in ships, or (3) as specifically authorized by the Director of Industry Operations. (C) Use of Waste Asbestos Materials. Waste or scrap materials produced in the fabrication, spinning or processing of asbestos fibre imported from South Africa, which cannot be reprocessed and used in fabricating, spinning, or processing operations permitted under the foregoing limitations of this Order, may be sold or disposed of without further restriction. (F) Limitation of Inventories. No Person shall receive delivery of Rhodesian or Amosite Asbestos fibre products in the form of semi-processed materials, finished parts or sub-assemblies, nor shall he put into process said fibre as raw material, in quantities which in either case shall result in an inventory of such semi-processed or finished material in excess of a minimum practicable working inventory, taking into consideration the limitations placed upon the production of asbestos fibre products by this Order.

56. July 1942, p. 18 summary p. 118

    On all purchase orders or contracts placed after June 30, 1942, and calling for delivery after July 31, the appropriate Allocation Classification Symbol and Purchaser's Symbol must be shown. There are certain exceptions to this, it not being applicable to retail purchases, purchases by retailers or purchases by distributors for resale to retailers. The symbol 8.90 should be used by companies engaged in the mining and processing of asbestos, and the same number applies to the manufacture of insulation and mineral wool. "Priorities Regulation No. 10, and the Allocation Classification System," a pamphlet issued by the War Production Board, contains the complete list of Classifications.

57. July 1942, pp. 20-21 summary p. 119

    Ad-Asbestos Ltd. "Fourteen Miles Down to the Sea … From a Mile in the Sky" describes 14 mi. tramway carrying fiber from mines to port in Cyprus.

58. July 1942, p. 25 summary p. 119

    The $20 million Plantation Pipe Line built recently from LA to NC (1,261 miles) to carry gasoline and other refined petroleum products utilizes asbestos felt as a pipe wrapping.

59. July 1942, pp. 26-27 summary p. 119

    Market Conditions. Raw fiber - Some ships enroute to the U.S. carrying asbestos have been sunk, but records will be broken this year for South African imports. Shipments from Russia are increasing. Textiles - Plants working at full capacity. OPA establishes maximum prices. Insulation, low pressure - Substantial aircell market (cantonment and defense housing). Volume favorably affected by gvmt. ruling prohibiting use of 85% mag or other high temp moulded pipe covering on installations with temps under 212°. A-C products - 80% or more are for war work.

60. July 1942, p. 28 summary p. 119

    Asbestos fiber used as padding for shipping watermelons in railroad cars.

61. July 1942, p. 28 summary p. 119

    WPB suggests a-c board as a possible substitute for steel in industrial fluorescent lights.

62. July 1942, p. 28 summary p. 119

    J-M has received more than 1,400 suggestions from employees in the company's War Production Drive.

63. July 1942, p. 28 summary p. 119

    Scrap asbestos siding shingles used by some Victory gardeners as windbreakers to protect plants.

64. July 1942, p. 31 summary p. 119

    J-M conducted War Bond Campaign week of June 22.

65. July 1942, p. 31 summary p. 119

    J-M's News Pictorial was judged one of the ten best internal/employee magazines by Nat'l. Council of Industrial Editors Assn.

66. July 1942, p. 32 summary p. 119

    Thos. Nicely retires after 52 yrs. with J-M.

67. July 1942, p. 34 summary p. 120

    Lewis Brown chosen to serve on volunteer advisory staff to Maj. Gen. Campbell (new Chief of Army Ordnance), who is in charge of the new $30 billion ordnance program.

68. July 1942, p. 34 summary p. 120

    Paper Trade Journal contains reprint of article "Heat Insulation - Its Relation to Mill Efficiency" written by J-M's R. C. Parlett and presented at the Annual Meeting of the Technical Assn. of the Pulp and Paper Industry.

69. July 1942, p. 38 summary p. 120

    OEM Handbook is for sale lists staff, functions, etc. re: various war agencies coordinated within OEM.

70. Aug. 1942, pp. 2-8 summary p. 120

    Article "Fuel Savings in Steam Plants."

71. Aug. 1942, p. 8 summary p. 120

    An interpretation of June 30, of Order M-63 makes it unnecessary to obtain a permit to withdraw articles or materials on Lists I, II or III from a free port, free zone or bonded warehouse (Asbestos is on List II). Conservation Order No. M-123 prohibited the use of asbestos textiles except in the manufacture of industrial packings or on orders bearing a priority rating of A-10 or higher. This order has now been amended so as to include brake linings, clutch facings and other woven friction materials. The amendment is dated July 4th.

72. Aug. 1942, p. 8 summary p. 120

    On August 6, the War Production Board placed about 500 items of imports on an emergency shipping priorities list, as vital to the nation's wartime economy. In this list are included various grades of Amosite, Blue and Chrysotile Asbestos fibre and also Blue Asbestos Yarn. Heretofore, for over a year, priorities on imports have been in effect but after essential cargo had been moved, non-priority cargo could be loaded. Now the War Shipping Administration has decided, in order to save shipping time, to load only priority cargo.

73. Aug. 1942, pp. 16-18 summary p. 120

    J-M Corrugated Asbestos Cement used in ceiling in cold storage room of Hawaiian Electric Co. converted to beer storage room for U.S. Fleet.

74. Aug. 1942, pp. 20-21 summary p. 120

    Ad - Asbestos Ltd. "Up - From Down Under" re: transportation to U.S. of Australian Blue.

75. Aug. 1942, pp. 24-25 summary p. 121

    Market Conditions: Fiber - Canadian mines at maximum capacity. Increased imports from South Africa and Russia. Before war, it cost $10 per ton to import from S. Africa. "Today, because of the very high cost of insurance and freight, it is costing over $35." Paper finding increased volume in gaskets substituting for other materials. Heavier demand for Millboard used in ships and for other fire-proofing war products. High Pressure Insulation - Certain types of asbestos used in magnesia insulations are curtailed by WPB for more necessary products.

76. Aug. 1942, p. 27 summary p. 121

    Wage Rates for Asbestos Workers - by major city.

77. Aug. 1942, p. 34 summary p. 121

    Ariz. Chrysotile Asbestos Co. (which is operating the old Regal Mines near Globe) employs 14 men.

78. Sept. 1942, pp. 4-10 summary p. 121

    Uses of Asbestos and Asbestos Products - list too lengthy to include in this summary. (To be continued in Oct. issue.)

79. Sept. 1942, pp. 14-16 summary p. 121

    Dr. Oliver Bowles becomes Chief of the Nonmetal Economics Div. of BuMines. For past 15 years, he has prepared the Asbestos chapter of the Minerals Yearbooks and numerous other articles on asbestos.

80. Sept. 1942, p. 23 summary p. 121

    WPB's order forbidding copper based materials in building has eliminated nails usually used in applying a-c shingles. J-M announced 205-U, a siding shingle requiring no nails - 207-U and 209-U are variations.

81. Sept. 1942, pp. 24-26 summary p. 121

    Market Conditions: Raw Fiber - Gvmt. has allocated $200,000 for a detailed study of potential deposits in the U.S. This does not indicate a shortage, but a shortage of spinning fiber may appear. Insulation, High Pressure - War demand continues high. A-C products - Gvmt. requirements dominate market.

82. Sept. 1942, p. 28 summary p. 121

    Conservation Order L-41, issued by the WPB on April 9th, stopping non-essential construction, was amended on September 2nd (effective September 7th). The new classes of construction, established by this revision of L-41 with their former and present cost limits are set out. It was explained in the revised order that repair work, on which there is no limit, does not include reconstruction or restoration of construction damaged or destroyed by fire, flood, tornado, earthquake, act of God or the public enemy.

83. Sept. 1942, p. 33 summary p. 122

    WPA announced formation of Asbestos Textile Industry advising committee. Wakem of J-M a member.

84. Sept. 1942, p. 33 summary p. 122

    J-M dedicates service flag to its 1,792 men now serving in the armed forces.

85. Sept. 1942, p. 39 summary p. 122

    Censorship Bureau asked that certain patents not be published in Asbestos. Records will be maintained and published after the war.

86. Oct. 1942, pp. 2-3 summary p. 122

    More than five million sq. ft. of asbestos cement board has been used in the recent construction of temporary Federal office buildings in Washington, D.C. Congressional appropriation was $25 million.

87. Oct. 1942, pp. 4-8 summary p. 122

    Uses of Asbestos and Asbestos Products - (cont'd. list from Sept. 1942 issue).

88. Oct. 1942, p. 13 summary p. 122

    Priorities Regulation No. 13, issued last July to provide uniform rules to govern sales to war industries of frozen stocks of restricted materials has been amended under date of September 23 to exclude any material rationed at retail levels, to include intra-company transfers of material in specified circumstances, and to clear up certain ambiguities which have come to light during the course of operations in the field. Specifically included within the scope of the regulation by this amendment are sales made in the course of the liquidation of a going business or the assets of such a business. Intra-company transfers are allowed under the same conditions as are sales of the given material. The list of "restricted materials" includes in "Part III - Miscellaneous," asbestos and asbestos textiles.

89. Oct. 1942, p. 13 summary p. 122

    In a supplement to Construction Conservation Order L-41-b it is provided that the order will not apply to construction begun prior to January 1, 1943, which is necessary to the installation or application in buildings of certain materials and equipment. These include insulation materials, air cell pipe coverings, weather-stripping and storm windows and doors. It is provided, however, that no rubber, cork or metal, other than fasteners, may be used in such installations or applications. The supplement was issued on October 2, 1942.

90. Oct. 1942, pp. 20-21 summary p. 123

    Ad-Asbestos Ltd. "Tramp Steamers - They call 'Em!" Re: asbestos imports by sea from several countries.

91. Oct. 1942, p. 25 summary p. 123

    More than two million pounds of steel have been conserved on an air conditioning job by using all-asbestos insulating duct.

92. Oct. 1942, p. 25 summary p. 123

    Corrugated asbestos cement sheets are used largely for walls and roofs in construction of port facilities, airdromes, etc. used for U.S. armed forces overseas.

93. Oct. 1942, p. 25 summary p. 123

    About 90% of the Allied supply of asbestos is produced in Canada - most going to the U.S., but a substantial quantity being shipped to the U.K.

94. Oct. 1942, p. 25 summary p. 123

    Over 90% of U.S. imported asbestos comes from Canada.

95. Oct. 1942, pp. 26-27 summary p. 123

    Market Conditions - Raw Fiber. Sinkings of asbestos shipments from Russia and Africa have increased freight and insurance, but substantial amounts from all sources are still reaching the U.S. Canadian mines are operating at maximum production with unusual demand for all grades. No seller of long fibers is taking orders from new buyers. Only regular customers are being supplied. This should continue for the duration of the war.

96. Oct. 1942, p. 28 summary p. 123

    Market Conditions. Low pressure covering - used for cantonment and other war building. Prohibition of high pressure types for certain work has increased this demand. High pressure insulation - plants are operating night and day …" so long as war goes on we shall see a large production of insulation." A-C products - Asbestos sidings/wallboard used as substitutes for lumber in line with WPB's bulletin #1930. Demand continues above capacity for corrugated sheets for munitions plants, shipyards, etc.

97. Oct. 1942, p. 32 summary p. 123

    Arizona asbestos is important for electrical insulation because of its low iron content. Crocidolite and Amosite asbestos are highly acid resistant, making them valuable for use in chemical plants. The United States is the largest consumer of asbestos in the world.

98. Oct. 1942, p. 32 summary p. 124

    "Standard" hospital layouts have been designed by the Navy's Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, in co-operation with the Bureau of Yards and Docks, for emergency needs of U.S. Naval Forces overseas. These plans call for asbestos-cement clapboards for exterior surfacing and 1/4 inch asbestos-cement board for wall surfacing in operating rooms. The August, 1942, issue of Architectural Record gives detailed information as well as plans of the hospitals.

99. Oct. 1942, p. 36 summary p. 124

    Obit. - J-M's staff mgr. of its Steel Industry Dept. - E. H. Younglove (63 yrs. old).

100. Oct. 1942, p. 36 summary p. 124

     H. E. Manville, Jr. (a member of J-M's Board of Directors) is now an Army Private.

101. Oct. 1942, p. 37 summary p. 124

     Pacific Coast Asbestos Assn. to hold annual meeting.

102. Nov. 1942, pp. 2-4 summary p. 124

     New $5 million building of New England Mutual Life Insurance Co. in Boston utilizes several asbestos materials. The asbestos cement ceiling, movable partitions, walls, Sanacoustic panelled ceilings, built-up roof, and asphalt tile were manufactured by J-M.

103. Nov. 1942, p. 18 summary p. 124

     On October 14, the OPA issued Order No. 94 for determining manufacturers' maximum prices on special asbestos textiles, and manufacturers were asked to file with the OPA before October 31, a detailed explanation of the formulas by which it priced special asbestos textile products during March, 1942, calculations setting forth in detail the use of such formulas in determining prices charged for different types of special asbestos textile products actually delivered by it during March, 1942, and other details. The order described special asbestos textiles as those made to individual order.

104. Nov. 1942, pp. 20-21 summary p. 124

     Ad-Asbestos Ltd. "Incident at Sea." Shipments of fiber for national defense.

105. Nov. 1942, p. 23 summary p. 125

     A. S. T. M. PUBLICATIONS Emergency Specifications Committee on Thermal Insulating Materials considered the emergency situation, lack of specific standard requirements, and urgent need for them, and submitted 12 new emergency specifications, ES-8 to 19, inclusive. These were approved by Committee on Standards on August 24. Of these 12, ES-8 covers 85% Magnesia thermal insulation for use on surfaces between 212 and 600° F.; ES-9; material predominantly of asbestos fibre; ES-17, Preformed Pipe Covering; ES-18, Preformed Block Insulation. The other ES numbers concerned other non-asbestos insulations. Textile Standards The A.S.T.M. has issued its annual edition of Standards on Textile Materials. Of the 73 specifications and tests, six cover Asbestos materials, two of them being tentative. Included with the Specifications and Methods for Asbestos Roving is Emergency Alternate Provisions EA-D 375. Standard Specifications on Asbestos Yarns have now been adopted; they were tentative last year. Tentative Specifications for Asbestos Cloth are contained in this new volume, while Methods of Testing Asbestos Cloth have also been approved as standard.

106. Nov. 1942, p. 24 summary p. 125

     Market Conditions - "… it will soon be practically impossible for anyone not connected with the war effort to operate." "Asbestos materials of every description have some part in the war program, most of them a very important part." Over 1,000 tons of Russian fiber arrived last month, as well as substantial shipments of South African. Canadian mines are operating at maximum production. Long grades of spinning fiber scarce, but no actual shortage. Paper demand heavy - most going into insulation.

107. Nov. 1942, p. 30 summary p. 125

     J-M appoints Roger Hackney as Treasurer.

108. Nov. 1942, p. 31 summary p. 125

     A. S. Elsenbast, J-M V.P. for filter aids and fillers, inducted into Quarter Century Club.

109. Nov. 1942, p. 32 summary p. 126

     Unarco's Patterson, NJ plant receives "E" Award. The plant manufactures amosite insulation, 100% of which goes to the U.S. Navy.

110. Nov. 1942, p. 33 summary p. 126

     Int'l. Assn. of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers held its 16th Convention in Sept.

111. Nov. 1942, p. 35 summary p. 126

     J-M's Traffic Manager, R. J. Newberry, has been appointed a member of the Industry Advisory Committee on non-metallic Minerals Transportation by the WPB.

112. Dec. 1942, pp. 10-14 summary p. 126

     Article "Asbestos in Plastics."

113. Dec. 1942, pp. 23-24 summary p. 126

     Market Conditions - Canadian mines being pressed for more spinning fibers - are operating at maximum capacity. There will be no shortage next year if Russia and Rhodesia deliver a larger tonnage. Textiles - new uses have been developed which are presently military secrets. High pressure insulation - heavy demand for shipping, munitions, oil and transportation industries.

114. Dec. 1942, p. 30 summary p. 126

     J-M published 64-page brochure "Farm Idea Book" - mainly deals with farm buildings.

115. Dec. 1942, p. 33 summary p. 126

     WPB grouped its industry branches into five separate bureaus. Cork - Asbestos branch is under the Commodities Bureau.