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to continue providing the core quality, technical and market support services of greatest value to our members," said APA's David Rogoway.

He said APA foreign market support services in key markets will continue at a reduced level based on priorities established by member advisory committee members.

APA closed offices in Germany and Belgium in 2001 due to rising European production capacity, the long-standing strength of the U.S. dollar, and low-cost foreign imports into the European market. Rogoway said board member of Oakland Hoo-Hoo Club #39 for 20 years. He was also a member of the Supreme 9 and a past Snark of the Universe. the historical levels of industry investment in foreign markets can no longer be justified by the declining return, and that APA's resources will focus more aggressively on domestic opportunities and challenges.

Wood Dust Findings Disputed

The National Toxicology Program recently published a study that labeled wood dust as a "known human carcinogen" in cases involving nasal cavities and paranasal sinuses.

The American Forest & Paper Association questioned the Report on Carcinogens' findings, noting that the majority of studies on which it was based have questionable relevancy to current practices in the U.S. industry.

Brent F. Crosby,

76, sales

mgr., Domtar

Gypsum,

Antioch, Ca., died Jan. 17 in Walnut Creek, Ca.

A native of Seattle, Wa., Mr. Crosby worked for Kaiser Gypsum and then Domtar Gypsum after Kaiser was acquired. He was the West Coast and Hawaii sales representative.

Mr. Crosby was a member of the Sacramento Hoo-Hoo Club and a

His uncle was the legendary singer Bing Crosby.

Larry Cirac, 63, retired mgr., Boise Cascade Distribution. Phoenix. Az., died Jan. 1 in ldaho.

A native of Sacramento. Ca.. Mr. Cirac worked for Boise for 35 years at several locations. His last position was managing the Phoenix, Az., DC.

"It is our understanding that this finding is based in large part on European studies that measured exposures which occurred before World War II," said SienaPine Ltd.'s Wade Gregory. "We therefore question how relevant this is to our industry today."

In response, the Association of Woodworking & Furnishing Suppliers will commission a wood dust study at Tulane University to come up with data based on current practices.

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