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1. Dr. Flinn has gone out of his way to seek publicity in this
entire matter, largely on account of jealousy of Martlandt's position. I don't
believe either one of them are thoroughly sound in the basic principles of
radioactivity. I have quite definite evidence of this from one or two of
my recent conferences with Dr. Flinn, in which he has displayed astounding
lack of information.
2. I believe that Dr. Flinn is biased in regard to the use of radon,
like many others he has been quite thoroughly impressed with the hazards connect-
ed with the deposit of radium element in the system, and is inclined to feel
that there may also be a similar danger connected with the ingestion of radon.
3. I doubt whether Dr. Flinn has had enough experience with cultures
to properly recommend the manner in which they should be subjected to either
radon or radium element. This point we have evidence on from the last confer-
ence or two that we have had with him.
In the event that you have facilities for conducting experiments
along this line at the University, I am sure that mp. Van Wolkenten would be
gled to give you his entire cooperation as well as supply whatever type of
apparatus you might require.
While there is some question in my mind as to the dosage of radon
which one should ingest for beneficial effects, nevertheless I do believe that
there are benefits to be derived from the ingestion of a proper amount.
Dr. Robert Monnery has examined clinically a number of patients
given water charged with redom at the Municipal Hospital in Paris, and the
results of Dr. Monnery's tests, which were conducted in conjunction with
Prof. Rathery, have been published in pamphlet form under the caption of
"Radon (Radium Emanation) and Chronic Rheumatism", by L'EXPANSION SCIENTIFIQUE
FRANCAISE, 23, Rue du Cherche-Midi - Paris, 1931. This is rather a volumin-
ous pehphlet, of which I have a translation only. I am sure that you will
find this pamphlet a valuable addition to your literature upon this general
subject.
Sincerely yours,
Vice President.
hHBarker:RE
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