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SP-106 [A11-28] Epidemio]og]c study to find pockets of high lung cancer incidence without relation to smoking habits. (Consider New Orleans, Ten City Survey, E! Paso, New York City, Piztsburgh, Mexican women and Dr. Palmer's project in the southern part of Africa. ~ec]sion: Considered by General Counsel on December 17, 1965; description and purpose of projects to be restated by Ad Hoc Committee for reconsideration by General Counsel. Dr. Pa!mer's project in southern oart of Africa was considered by Genera] Counsel on December 17, 1965l Authorized $600 for investigation into feasibility of project; Auspices, Ad Hoc Committee [Project listed as SP 12S]. General Counsel approved S2,500 grant to Dr. Broda O. Barnes, for travelling expenses to investigate feasibility of project reviewing bronchiogenic carcinoma in Graz, Austria; Auspices, CTR Special Project. [See SP ~2] S.A.B. of CYR awarded one year grant of 523,000, beginning July i, 1966, for Dr. Barnes to pursue studies at autopsy in Graz, Austria; anticipated duration, two years Comoare: SP 107 and 108 Status: Other areas of investigation have not been discovered. Will this be completed by March 19677 No Could this be completed by March 1967? No Should this be continued? Keep alert for possible areas of investigation.