Lumber Association of Southern California Launches Plans for May Conventioll--Trade Show

ilfAY seem far away? Well, so did Christmas a couple of rvl 6en1ls ago, and as we write this three-shoppingdays-left, we still- ! ! !

All of which is by way of saying that a number of farsighted firms have already signed up for exhibit space for the 45th Annual Convention and Trade Show of the Lumber Association of Southern California, to be held at the Lafayette Hotel in Long Beach, May 8-9-10.

Meetings and exhibits will be held in one central location at the Lafayette which is, of course, tl,e ideal arrangement. We understand that large equipment will be displayed on the outside parking lot next to the lanai of the hotel.

Terry Mullin, the energetic and able president of the year, will preside at the Association's business sessions. Paul Hollenbeck is lending his skillful direction to all

Stqte Deportment Bqcks Log Exports lo Jopan

The State Department believes it is in the interest of the Pacific Northwest and the nation to increase, rather than to restrict exports of logs and lumber to Japan. This position was taken in the latest communique from the State Department to Northwest senators who have received protests from a small group within the lumber industry whose spokesmerr claimed rising exports were hurting some sawmills.

An investigation of this issue is scheduled by a House Labor subcommittee headed by Rep. John Dent, D, Pa. The probe rvas requested by several Oregon and Washjngton lawmakers, none of whom has taken any stand for or against log exports to Japan.

A government inquiry into the matter by the Departments of Interior. Agriculture, Commerce and State resulted in a report last month which concluded: "It is evident that Japanese purchases of saw logs in the Pacific Northwest have considerably increased in 1961 compared with the same period in i9OO. The information that has been developed does not show, however, that increased exports of logs have harmed the domestic lumber industry. Limitations of shipping facilities and signs .that demand is weakening make it seem unlikely that log exports will reach activities, and Jay Golde, as convention and trade show manager, will work hard to turn out a finished product. Jeanette Share, the Association's "Girl Friday," can be counted on to see to all the multitudinous details which such a meeting entails. such a scale as to harm the domestic lumber industry."

But it's not too early for all manufacturers, distributors, and allied interests to put in their bid for exhibit space now. After your Number One Resolution : "Work harder !" and your Number Two Resolution : "Stop smoking !", why not, for January 2, put down the Number Three Resolution: "Call Vlctoia 9-6461, Burbank, California, and reserve exhibit space !"

The Lumber Association of Southern California is a great organization, with a great May convention ahead. Give it your support, for in so doing you are going to be giving your business support, too !

Senators from Washington and Oregon came back with a joint request for a task force from labor and management within the lumber industry to determine how both domestic and foreign wood needs can be met; for explorations of trade possibilities with Japan; for a regular reporting service on exports of logs and lumber; for talks with Japan about its 10 per cent tariff on lumber.

Hobbs Wqll Reorgonizolioni

Godcrrd & Bell, Inc. Formed

December 3L, 1961 , marked a change in Hobbs Wall Lumber Co. The company changed its name to Godard & Bell, Inc., it is reported, and will continue in operation as mill representatives for Willits Redrvood Products Co. Al Bell and Lew Godard will be principals and offices will be maintain ed at 2030 Union Street in San Francisco.

On January 2, 1962, a new corporation named Hobbs Wall Lumber Co. r,r'ill come into being. N{anagement will be in the hands of n4ichael Coonan, president, and Bill Johnson, executive vice-president, rvho have purchased stock in the conpany. lVlessrs. Godard and Bell will be directors in this company. Offices will be maintained at 2030 Union Street, San Francisco, and a general wholesale business will be conducted.

Private housing increased in October to an annual rate of almost 1,500,000 units (seasonally adjusted). The number (unadjusted) of FHA applications and VA appraisal requests also increased.

Rolph [. Smith Lumber Compqny

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Our Lumber ond Wood Products Customers will continue lo receive the some High Quolity Precision Monufoctured Moteriols with the some Coreful Hondling ond Excellent Service os in the post.

Becoming o port of this Outstonding Pulp ond Poper Orgonizotion will ossist us in getting Greoter Utilizotion from our Vqst Forest Resources by Scientific Lond Monogement.

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