"The Quiet Giant"

RESPIIE from glut of overbuilding is predicted by Dave Gralf , branch manger, Western American Forest Products, Phoenix, Az.

us more products to sell as well as a tie in to other items like mouldings and frames. We anticipate the addition of more millwork items and the elimination of some of our lower proht items."

"Wood is very popular here because of the architecture, stucco and wood beams, and the houses are designed with some protection for the doors from the sun. Doors made from other materials do sell, but wood remains predominant," Graff said. "Simpson has an excellent support system and stands behind its product. They have a good name in the marketplace and excellent literature and promotional programs."

Shoplifter Flees Without Son

A man has been arrested for using his son to help shoplift from National Lumber & Supply Co., Oceanside, Ca., and then fleeing, leaving the boy behind, according to police.

A security guard had recognized the man from a previous shoplifting incident in anotherstore and watched him March 25 as he stuffed a tape measure and wrench into a waist pack worn by the 12-year-old, said police. The guard, store manager and another employee followed the two into the parking lot, where the man jumped into the driver's

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