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Or.; Walter K. Laursen, Thriftway Lumber Co., Boise, Id.; Palmer G. Lewis, Palmer G. Lewis Co., Inc., Auburn, Wa.; Arthur E. Lundgren, Lundgren Dealers Supply, Inc., Tacoma, Wa.; Boyd H. Nelson, Boyd's Building Supply, American Falls, Id.; W.W. "Bill" Weigle, Jerome Lumber Co., Jerome. Id.

With sheathing and studs to go.

If you're a wholesaler or distributor in the Los Angeles basin, Willamette's ready to fill your orders for top quality sheathing at Berth 190 in Wilmington. Located in the Bay Area? You'll also find us at 2800 Alvarado Street in San Leandro, where we have the finest sheathins as well as studs.

!7e do all the warehousing so you won't have to. From a few units, to a truckload, iust call us for a quote, then give us the specs. We-'ll have the goods on our dock, ready for your prompr pick-up. What a way to save time and save some green in the Golden State!

Phone us today at 503-926.7771.

Willamette Industries. lnc. Lumber and Plvwood Sales Division ' Albany, Oregon 97321-9990 503-926-7771

A little noticed provision ofthe new tax act puts workers in the 65{9 age bracket under the same medical coverage as younger workers, despite Medicare, as long as they are working. Private hospitalization plans will absorb first dollar charges formerly handled by Medicare. This change became effective as of Jan. l. This may mean substantial premium increases for firms with workers in this age bracket. The WBMA Insurance Trust is reviewing this provision and its possible effect on our medical plan rates. We'll keep you informed.

Lately, business conditions have been such that a number of wholesalers have closed their doors forever. While many retail operations have also suffered because of economic conditions, reportedly the wholesale segment has suffered even greater losses. For the most part, wholesale firms have been loyal supporters of the industry and their retail customers.

The wholesaler historically has played a key role in the chain of manufacturerwholesaler-retailer-consumer/contractor. When business recovers, surely the loss of these firms and their functions could hurt the industry drastically and leave the industry subject to the policies of a few giants.

We do not suggest that retailers should support wholesalers who are not performing an important function. We do, however, think that the industry should examine the local wholesalers in their area and give them every support possible when purchasing products for sale. This industry requires all of the teamwork it can get from manufacturer-wholesalersretailers. We should all work toward this goal.

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