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The March 1973 issue of HealthPAC Bulletin focuses on the severe health risks associated with asbestos exposure, particularly highlighting the case of the Johns Manville Corporation, a major asbestos producer. The editorial discusses the company's historical negligence and the ongoing plight of workers suffering from asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, emphasizing the lack of adequate safety measures and the absence of a push for zero exposure levels. It also critiques the broader labor movement's failure to prioritize health issues over economic concerns, suggesting that worker unity and activism are essential for meaningful change. The issue underscores the tragic consequences of industrial practices on worker health and the need for systemic reform in occupational safety.