The Journal of the American Medical Association, reporting on the findings of Dr. Murray and Dr. Cooke, warns that “asbestosis”, because of its dangers and its unique pathology, deserves more attention than it has had.

Landmark asbestos study conducted by researches Merewether and Price is widely reported on in both British and American medical journals. The study of asbestos textile workers reports that large percentages of workers had contracted asbestosis.

Researchers Lynch and Smith issue a report on American workers with asbestos and lung cancer.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company reports that in one study, 53% of asbestos plant workers had asbestosis.

The Surgeons of the American Association of Railroads report on the hazards of asbestos and the need the need to protect workers from asbestos dust.

Asbestos industry officials meet in New York City to secretly finance animal studies. The findings that high percentages of animals exposed to asbestos dust develop lung cancer are later suppressed.