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Congress Hits Stqnd<rrds Squobble

Leading legislators from both Houses of Congress lead an all'out ofiensive last month to force the Department of Commerce to get out of the current softwood lumber standards squabble and allou' the lumber industry to determine its own fate.

"Standards should never be set ,by statute," declared Sen. John J. Sparkman (D-Ala.). His protest was seconded by Sen. Everett M. Dirkson (R-Ill.), Senate Minority f,eader, who urged that "the present standard should be withdrawn," and that the Department of Commerce "should disqualify itself from further consideration . and enable the industry to proceed to develop its own standard."

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- Following Congressional pressure, Department of Commerce Secretary Alexander Trowbridge said his department would publish a new standard, and drop his request to Congress to agree upon one. Rather than more industry voting, he would get advice from the American Lumber Standards Committee, publish the new standard in The Federal Register and hold hearings if necessary, Later the new standard would replace the old.

W'estern senators joining the Senate protest were Gordon Allott (R-Colo.), Len B. Jordan (R-Idaho), Frank Church (D'Idaho), Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) and Paul J. Fannin (R-Ariz').

"Consumers are not getting the kind of lumber they want covered by standards they voted to accept," summed up Rep. Arnold Olsen (D-Mont.), who spearheaded the House discussion.

Other westerners joining him in urging withdrawal of the standard were Representatives Catherine May (R-Wash.), C. NI. Teague (R-Calif.), Julia Butler Hansen (D-Wash.), James F. Battin (R-Mont.). George V. Hansen (R-Idaho) and Sam Steiger (R-Ariz.).

Abitibi Executive Promotions

John Bates has been appointed to west coast sales manager o{ Abiti'bi Corp., of Cucamonga, Calif., producers of plywood paneling and tileboard products.

Now, over 5,000,000 feet ol dimension lumber and studs monthly . . . manulactured especially for Southern California construction needs.

Art Neth would appreciate an opportunity to tell you how you and your customers will benefitfrom using dependable D & R dimension and studs. You can reach him by calling 872-1280 or 783-05rf4.

Bates, who joined Abitibi nearly two years ago, replaces Larry Baugh who has been promoted to sales manager of Abitibi's Chicaeo district.

Joining Abitibi's western sales staff is James P. Conomikes, 32. {or the past four years a sales representative for Fibreboard's Pabco gypsum division in -qouthern California and Las Vegas. He formerly held a similar position with Kaiser Gypsum. Abitibi distributes their Miraply line to lumber dealers through independent wholesalers, including Globe International of Los Anseles.

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Bellwood standard hollow core doors now have the widest stiles in the industry. Door-people are becoming mole stile-conscious. They know strong, straight stiles are important for reaily troubie-fiee doors. At Bellwood we've always insisted on stiles from only choice cuttings of high-altitude fir (produced by one of the country's finest lumber mills). And now, for added strength, *e'ue made the stiles on Bellwood standard hollow-core doors the widest in the industry. Not '1", or'l/'", or even 1s/e",but more than 2,,.We think this extra wide stile will be so important to you we've stained the ends bright orange to help you find them.

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