A Frank Statement to Cigarette Smokers RECENT REPORTS on experiments with mice have given wide publicity toa theory that cigarette smoking isin some way linked with lung cancer in human beings. ‘Although conducted by doctors of professional standing, these experiments are not regarded 28 conclusive in the field of cancer research. However, we do not believe that any serious ‘medical rescarch, even though its results are inconclusive should bbe disregarded of lightly dismissed. Atthe same time, we feel iti in the public interest to cal attention to the fact that eminent doctors and research scientists have publicly questioned the claimed significance of these ex- periments. Distlaguished authors polat out: 4 That medical research of recent years Indicates many possible cavses of ng cancer. 2. That there Is a0 agreement among the authorities regard lng what the ease Is. 2. That there fe no proof thal cigarette smoking is one of the emuses, 4. That statstes purporting to link cigaretie soioking with the disease could apply mith equal force to any one of many other aspects of modern fe. Indeed the rad ofthe statist themselres Is questioned by numerous scentists, We accept an interest in people's health as a basic respon- sibility, paramountto every other consideration in our business, We believe the products we make are not injurious to health, We always have and always will cooperate closely with those whose task itt to safeguard the public health. TOBACCO INDUSTRY For mote than 300 years tobacco has given solace, relaxa- tion,and enjoyment to mankind.At one time or another during those years critics have held it responsible for peacicaly every disease of the human body. One by one these charges have been abandoned for lack of evidence. Regardless ofthe record ofthe past, the Fat that cigarette smoking loday should even be suspected a8 a cause of «serious disease is a matter of deep concern to ¥ Many people have asked us what we are doing to meet the public's concemn arcused by the recent reports. Here is the answer: 1, We are pledging aid and asiatance tothe research effort into all phases of tobacco use and health. Ths joint financial ald mill of courve be in addin (0 what is already being coo- lelbeted by Indie coompanies. 2, Fer this porpose we are establishing a Jobat lndesiry growp consitog laldally of the undersigned. This group rill be known 48 TORACCO INDUSTRY RESEARCH COMMITTEE. In charge of the revearch activities of the Cenumitice mill be a ‘selentist of unlmpeachable Integrity and maoeal repute. In sdlon here willbe am Advisory Boaré of vintltsélinter- ‘led In the eigarelteladuatey. A group of dlstingusbed mea {rom medicine, scence, and edvestlon wil be levted to serve (on this Board. These scientists wil advise the Commitee oa ts research actinides. This statement it being issued because we believe the people are catited to know where we stand on this matter and what we intend to do about RESEARCH COMMITTEE 5400 BMPIRE STATE BUILDING, NEW YORK 1, N.Y. SPONSORS TIE AMERICAN TOBACCO COMPANY, INC. JURLRY TOBACCO GROWTRS COOPERATIVE “ASOGATON {MUP MORN 4 C0. LTD. INC. Parker MeComas, Present essh F Calman. Sr Present FS. Reyer, Prednt [BURLEY AUCTION WARITOUSE AMOCATION MARYLAND TORACCO GROWERS ASIOCIATION tert Cla, Prades EA Der President LARS & aROTIER CoMIPANY, He 7 Red. Peers SsTe-nANo amontras nc 5 Spano, Den Deer of Retcerch FOmACCO ASTOCIATES, INC. UNITED STATES TORACCO COMPANY 2.9, Prtion,Predet