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By R0SS KINCAID executive vice president

whose lines are becoming increasingly di versified, this will be a show worth looking forward to and attending.

Weslern Lumber & Building Moteriols iiERCHANT tion of Hawaii which includes a tour of construction and industry operations.

(2) An opportunity to spend a delightful time with industry friends. Those who have participated in our W'estern tours enjoy particularly having WBMA people around to make the tour highlights even moreexciting.

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THAN fifty percent of the availlYI u51" exhibit spaces at our 1968 Western exposition in Portland, Ore,, have al' ready been reserved. We anticipate the same high caliber of exhibits that have characterized our past Expositions with perhaps a greater variety of products.

The WBMA stafi is making every efiort to build the strongest and largest array of building, hardware, repair and maintenance products, equipment and services ever shown in the Pacific Northwest.

For lumber and buildins material4rms

If your suppliers and manufacturers have not yet reserved exhibit space, encourage them to do so. There are many excellent spaces available; the WBMA office has complete information.

Make vour reservations earlv for the R""onv"rr"d Exposition and Hawaiian Tour, sponsored and conducted by WBMA. While anyone repeating an Island visit can think of a thousend reasons to return, this tour emphasizes at least two:

(I) A two-day exchange meeting with members of the Wood Products Associa- o Douglqs Fir in sizes 24" x 24" o Plqner copocity for surfocing lo 24" x 24"

Coming January 1, 1968, changes in the self-employment tax act will provide some definite tax advantages. Contact the WBMA for "Tax Fax," especially if you're operating as a proprietorship or partnership.

A bulletin tided "Further Refinement of Construction Enterprise Coverage Un. der Federal Labor Standards Act" pertains particularly to retail firms with construction operations. We suggest that all members file this bulletin with their Status and Analysis book on Wage and Hour Division interpretations previously received from WBMA.