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OXIE ENDURED AS long as there wcre Romans. America rvill endure as lons as we rcmain Americans in spirit arrcl in thought.''

.:r * *-David Starr Jordan.

As you look about you today, and watch the antics of men and nations. you may be inclined to agree with the man who made that remark and asked that ouestion. You often hear someone say: "Too bad Will Rogers didn't live until now. With his wit and rvisdom hc might be a lot of help in pointing the war out of our American problems." He might, at tha t ' -r. .F .x.

For many bk'sst d gt'nerations the childrcn of this nation had instilled into their hearts and minds lrom earlic-st days the immortal and impcrishablt: tmth that this is thc grcitest nation in the l olld : lhat thc courltry in which wc live is the most blt'sst'd that llx' r,hildlcn of men have cver known: that here^ and here alone. all men are equal belore their God and theil gov(.r'nment; that thc children of thc poor have the same rights and privilegcs enjoyed by children of the rich; that those certain inalienable rights of life" liberty and pur- suit of happines-. belong to every citizen and cannot bc denied him; that there is more tolerance, more fellowship, more fair play, more understanding, more genuine oppol'tunity, more unvarnished equality here than there is or has ever been anywhere on the face of the earth; that every American citizen should thank God every hour of the day for the unequalled blessings that come to him with his American birth rieht: that the kinslv crown of an American citizen is the granJest crown ever "worn by a sovereign; that the boy from the cottage has as much right-and a whole lot more chance-to become President than the boy {rom the mansion; that this is, in fact and in thought, "The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave."

And so ,oaoy-rrhi"i -o, i,,ut 0,, l,u, most fateful dayas we fight anothcr Korean War in far-off Asia-on the brirtk of what could be "permanent war," lt't us each and every one, u'ith all the understanding of what Amt:ricanism mcans that Cod sives us. dccide for ourselves and declaro to our servants in Vashington our firm opinions o[ what should and should not be done to pr('scrve this nation.

Notionql Mogozine Article Gives The Reol Focts On The Redwoods

Never have facts been so mangled as in the present controversy over a proposed coast redwood national park for northern California, concludes an article by Roving Editor Paul Friggens in thc December issue of Reader's Digest.

"Park proposals have been publicized on a gross misconception: that the nation is in danger of losing its last redwoods," Friggens charges. Popular myths about the age, size and extent of the redwoods get similar rough treatment.

The article reports that an estimated 25 percent of the best trees ever known are now preserved in the state's chain of 28 coast redwood parks. The fastest'growing conifer species in America is adequately protected, according to the Digest editor.

Claims that redwood timber operators are reverting to the old cut-out, get-out practices arc {elled in the article's quotes from top authorities.

President Harry A. Merlo of California Redwood Association praised the expos6 as "the first breakthrough to the facts published by a major magazine." He commended the publishers of the most widely read periodical in the world for dispelling some of the dangerous myths alout the coast redwoods."

IHPA Convenes in Februory

The Imported Hardwood Products Assorriation will hold its llth Annual Convention in Palm Springs, Calif., February B-10. With its membership ranks bolstt'red during the year by the membership of the old Timber Importers Association of America, IHPA president G. Arnold Smith anticipates a {ull capacity registration. Last year's meeting attracted well over 100 im' porters, trading company executives, government officials and associate members.

Charlie Schmitt, executive secretary of IHPA, reports that negotiations to obtain a leading Washington official to keynote the meeting have been successful, the subject being "Building 1967-0r Where Do We Go From Here?"

Other important speakers will be IHPA's Washington, D. C. counsel, Myron Solter, with his up-to-the-minute "Capitol Scene" report. The Erawan Gardens l{otel is convention headquarters.

On the lighter side there will be an "Ice Breaker" cocktail party to help the newer members {rom TIAA get acquainted, and Thursday IHPA will hold its I'irst Annual Golf Tournament with John Osgood of Robert S. Osgood, Inc. as chairman. A complete ladies program has also been arranged and transportation to nearby Palm Springs and its world famous shops rtill also be available.

New Rockport Solesmon

Harry Merlo, head of Rockport Redwood Company, has announced the addition of Fred Dighi to Rockport's northern California sales force. Dighi will cover the Bay Area and North Coast County territory.

A native of Fort Bragg, Dighi was literally raised in the heart of the redwood country and his first job was with the old Sage Land & Investment Co. at Willits. He remained on after the firm was reorqanized as Willits Redwood Products during the mid 40's and was assistant yard foreman when he left to join California Redwood Sales in Santa Rosa 12 years ago. In all, he brings over 20 years of experience to Rockport's staff.

ldqho Celebrotes NFP Week

National Forest Products Week came to Idaho recently, accompanied by mayorial proclamations and numerous window and street displays.

Lewis-Clark Hoo-Hoo Club # 66 at Lewiston got in on the action by holding its regularly scheduled meeting to discuss the NFPW program for Lewiston and sur' rounding communities.

Displays in and around Lewistown communities included lumber, plywood, {uel and paperboard products in full size and various wood products models.