NEW CONSTRUCTION

Reprinted from "Econonric Indicators" prepared fiy the Joint Economic Committee by the Council of Economic Advisers for the President of the United States.

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Veleron Lumbermon Returns To rrl/lrolesqle Ronks

Walton-Smith & Co., Inc. announces the appointment of R. J. "Dusty" Dussler to the sales staft, according to Bill S,mith who directs'the firm's diversified wholesale lumber operations in Southern California.

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During an association of 18 years with P'ope & Talbot, Inc., Mr. Dussler was Southern Cali.fornia Sales 1\{anager, headquarters at Los Angeles until district offices closed in 1955. Six years of retail experience followed with two major lumber firms in Los Angeles and Orange counties. "Dusty" has a well-rounded backgrourrd in the industry and will soon be calling upon his many friends in the Southland.

NBf,lDA Member Attends Convention

Dick Freeman, vice president, So-Cal Building Materials Co., Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif. attenrled the Tenth Annual Convention of the National Building Material D'istri,butors Association in Chicago, November 8th through the 11th.

Over 600 persons attended the four-day "Design for Dividend" program of general meeting, panel discussions and clinics.

Mr. Freeman has been active in NBMDA for eight 1.ears.

Covering the broadest possible range of valuable topics relating to the wholesale distributor's operation, yet presenting important subjects in depth, the information-packed NBMDA meeting was clesigned to analyse problems of growth and competition in the Industry.

Total expenditures for new construction October as in September. A slight drop by public construction expenditures.

(seasonally adjusted) were about the same in in private construction expenditures was balanced

A highlight of the Convention was the Conference Booths where distributors and manufacturers were able to discuss with each other the marketing and product problems that confront them. Another highlight was the premiere showing of the 20 minute film "Making Good Things Happen," which deals with wholesaleing and NBMDA.

ENDTITE REDUCES END cHECKS & sPuls

IOGS ond LUMBER NEED ENDTITE'S SPECIAI PROTECTION TO

1). Reduce losses which result from end defects

2). Prevent too ropid drying through ends of lumber

31. Provide ottroctive End-finish for better oppeoronce