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The Merchant Magazine

David Cutler, editor-manager

573 So. Lake Ave. Pasadena, Ca. 91101

Dear Dave:

I read with interest John Schick's letter that appeared in the February, 1974, issue under the heading "The Energy Opportunity," and the need to actively promote the use ot wood Products In lieu of steel. concrete and aluminum.

We, in the pressure treating industry, couldn't agree more fully with Joh_n's commentsl For years oui industry has been promoting the use of wood in construction. We have been telling architects and engineers to specify w<iod, and where decay or fire may pose a Potential problem, to make sure it is pressure treated with the proper chemicals.

We can only hope that a Positive attitude will prevail within the wood products industry, and once again participate strongly in those market areas that were allowed to be "ripped off' by steel. concrete, and aluminum because of shortsiehtedness.

We, of-Koppers Co., will continue to help reverse the trend and have wood specified.

Very truly yours, Walter B. Smith Koppers Co., Inc.

Foidst Products Division

210 So. Avalon Blvd. Wilmington, Ca. %)744

LET'S

Dear Dave:

GET

Vocal

I think I can respond to Harry Mendenhall's editorial (LMA News & Views, Feb. p. 26) in your publication by sending you a copy of a recent address I made at the Carolina and Ohio conventions. The only difference in our philosophies is in the method of presentatlon.

I agree with Harry and I think it's vital thatthe small businessman become more vocal about legislative and regulatory actions that are evolving from the state and natlonal governmental bodies. Harry is a real free enterpriser and I am delighted that he is part ofthe national association.

Best regards, Richard D. Snyder Exec. v.p. National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Assn. 1990 M St., N.W.-Suite 350 Washington, D.C. 20036

Dicle describes the cental theme for all his speeches this year as toLet's Get Back to the Competitiae Market Systern." To which we can onlY add', Amen. - editor.

Dear Dave:

Although we are not in housewares, your editorial (Feb. p.4) brings a point across that applies to anyone handling the same products as do discounters.

We are bombarded by big volume discount center advertising from 10, 30 and 80 miles distant. These firms are open eveninss and Sundays.

Usullly they are -staffed by low pay personnel who know very little or nothing about the products they sell and are indifferent to a customer's needs. This is the area that we cash in on. Our people are knowledgeable and can advise how to use and apply different products and materials.

We care about our customers; and because we do, we keep them in town.

If evervone applies this "we care" attitude. ihe rewards are excellent, especially now with the gasoline shortage keeping them home.

Best personal regards, Joe M. Campero Standard Luhber Co. 305 N. Grand St. Pullman. Wa. 99163

'nodt @, rryi& - tl.50). Af, o'drcrs !5q ,'-,r wotrd, min. 20 wordr (20 words - $7,00). ' Phoac nunber couilr at onc word. Boxcd dr t! cxtr.. Fmcy hcedline or tirders $il crtrr. Bor nurnbcrcd rds add 3t.$.

ddlcru HELP WANTED

YARD FOREMAN needed. Must be experienced; load trucks, tally, take charge and run the yard portion of our So. Calif. wholesale lumber firm. Valk Lrrmber Co., Riverside, Ca. Call (714) 684-905.

NEEDED: experienced wholesale lumber'salesman. Must have experience in wholesale lumber and plywood for aggressive, growth-orienled So. Calif. wholesale firm. Valk Lumber Co., Riverside, Ca. Call (714)684-9905.

EXPERIENCE & following. You can make money with us. Wholesale lumber salesman wanted. Direct mill & LCL. L.A. area. Write Box I10. c/o The Merchant Magazine.

MANAGER AND SALESMAN needed for retail lirmber yard in South San Francisco. Minimum ten Vears' exoerience. Steady job. Phone: (4t5) 761- l5 15.

SALESMEN wanted. Established Los Angeles area distribution yard needs sales personnel for lcl, direct and industrial sales. Please submit resume. Write ,box 107, c/o The Merchant Magazine.

MA'OR SOUTIMRN CALNORNIA wholesale distributor seeking experienced lumber trader. Candidate must be experienced in Western lumber operations with emphasis preferably in pine & fir. Purchasing & inventory control. Background necessary with sales experience a definite plus. Posifion provides exceDtional-opportunity for participatitin in company's current expansion & diversification program with progression into senior management po- -sition. Salary & bonus conun€nsurate. Conlidential treatment. Reply Box ll2, c/o The Merchant Magaz'Ite.

SAIESNAil-IRAIIER

Top caliber sell to importerswhirlesalers. Challenging and permanent position with excellent growth prospects. Reply Box 3477, Santa Monica, Ca. 90403.

Help Wanted

WE IIAVE an opening for an experienced, or relatively inexperienced. trader in our Whittiei office. If experienced, prefer a white species background. Exceptional opportunities for personal and financial growth. Call or write: Art Milhaupt, Fremont Forest Products, P.O. Box 1545, Whittier, Ca. 90609 or call (213) 945-3486.

OUB EIilPTOYEES IOIOW we are in the market for a responsible, above average, highly motivated outside lumber salesman. In return we offer an excelent financial and fringe benefit program with a strong, expanding 43 year old company. Call Ray Van lde (213) 288-0860 or write Reliable Wholesale Lumber, Inc., P.O. Box 545, Rosemead. Ca. 91770, IN STRICTEST CONFIDENCE, OF COURSE.

Tiaterials Wanted

Attention Pine Dimension Mills

Premium paid for yourclear, 2x4and2 x 6 pullouts. Accumulation basis, full truck and trailer lots. For company name and address, write box 5, c/o The Merchant Magazine.

Reward

For information leading to pine stud mills which will pull their clears for a premium price, $tfi) cash money paid upon acceptance first order. Steady source of8'clear 2 x 4s needed. Reply to Box 6, The Merchant Magazine.

LU]IIBER WANTED

Twisted and weathered Douglas fir. 3 x 4 and wider by random lengths S4S. 4 x 4 and wider by random lengths S4S, also car pads. Hunter Woodworks (213) 775-2s44 & (2r3) 835-567t.

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Business Opportunities

LUMBER AND building materials business for sale or lease. Sales volume excess $2 to $215 million. San Francisco Bay Area, long established, well located. Heavily retail. Very good return on investment. Write box 47. c/o The Merchant Matazine.

FOR SALEAgglessive lumber & building materials store established in 1918. Excellent location across street from supermarket. Fast growing community. Reply Box 82, clo The Mer. chant Magazine.

LUMBER YARD & hardware store. Due to ill health. owner must sell operating lumber yard. For details write Wenholz Lumber Co., Box 498, Paramount. Ca.90723.

SERVICES OFFERED

LUMBER HAULING c-Q TRUCKTNG rNC. (213) 638-7851 5501 East Century Blvd., Lvnwood. Ca. X)262.

For

FOIJR USED

Ross. Serial No. 1822

Ross. Serial No. 913867

Ross, Serial No. 913887

Hyster, Serial No. 28742

Approx. 500 Caffer Blocks

Price{ very reasonably (213) 6s5-9605

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