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S0UTHERN F0REST PB0DUCTS Association regional meeting in Louisiana: (1) Slan Elberq, Buck Vanersteen, Digges Morgan, Mark Trinka. (2) Karl Lindberg, Jerry Wh'stle, Len Barker, Ross Lampe. (3) B. F. ONeal, Kirbv Rowe, Mark Gibson, G. H. Weaver, Clyd'e Vidrine. (a) Ray Jordan, Rafe Hagel, Cliuck Lawrence. (S) Ken Williams, E. J. Lanolev, Bert Jones, R. J. Packman (6) Clafron'8arns, Skip Seaman, Tom Rice. The Maich 22 meeline at lhe Holiday Inn, Ruston, was preceded b/a tour of the Willamette mill in Dodson.

HARDWO0D

Association held its first national conference March 2425 in New Orleans, La. Among lhose part'rcioatinq in the mix ol business and technical frogrims, speakers and showcase of equip-

Radiata Pine Conferenoe

Grant Caruthers, president, New Zealand Timber Industry Federation, will discuss "The United States Lumber Market - Why Source From New Zealand?" in the keynote address at a USA In-Market Conference June 7.

The meeting at Alexis Park Resort, Las Vegas, Nv., will be divided into tbree sections. The first will introduce market analysts, N.Z. exporters and customers discussing radiata pine markets, statistical background, influences, expectations and potential in the u.s.

In the second session, a panel of U.S. importers and end users will address quality, shipping and promotion issues. An open forum will define action and commitment required to close the gap between achievements and potential in the tbird session.

Infomration is available from Perry Kerr, New Zealand Timber Indushy Federation, Wellington, N.2., FAX ott444-473-r9t3

Trade Show Dies

The Building, Remodeling and Decor Products Expo, formerly lnown as the National Home Center Show, has ceased operations.

Vance Publishing Co., the show sponsof, has closed its trade show division and is offering the show for sale, according to a Vance employee.

At one time a very successful show that filled severd halls in Chicago's cavernous McCormick Place each spring, it had been plagued with declining attendance the last few years. The name, format change and move to Dallas, Tx., for this year's version February l1-13 proved a vain attempt to save the show.

Ganadian Duty Challenged

An extraordinary challenge to a ruling which would remove the countervailing duty on Canadian lumber imported into the U.S. has been formally requested by the United States.

Following the free Eade agreement tenns, the case will be heaJd by one U.S. and one Canadian judge appointed by the respective countries and a third judge selected by the appointed members. A decision is expected in late June at the earliest.

A ruling favorable to Canada will likely end any further U.S. appeals.