California State Chamber Protests Federal Forestry Legislation

The Forest Practices Act (S. 1820) recently introduced in Congress is characterized by James Mussatti, general manager of the California State Chamber of Commerce, as "one of the most far reaching attempts in American history to establish federal control of our natural resources and ouf economy."

"Should the Forest Practices Act become a law, it would place nearly all of the nation's forest and watershed areas -both federally and privately owned-under federal manag'ement, with the Secretary of Agriculture as chief administrative officer," Mussatti said.

An analysis of the bill, just completed by the State Chamber, shows the measure would:

1. Authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to establish and enforce forest practice rules in privately oi.vned forest areas in all states and territories where there is current or potential output of commercial forest products.

2. Authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to establish and enforce forest practice rules in privately owned forest areas located on watersheds of navigable streams, or which Jre so located as to affect the value of any federally owned land.

"Federal acreage added to private holdings, would account for nearly 95 per cent of all America's forest areas," Mussatti continued. "More than 65 Der cent of the nation's total forest acreage is in private ownership. In addition, the federal government owns nearly 30 per cent. State and local governments own only about five per cent. The Forest Practices Act can easily be interpreted to give control of nearly all private forest holdings to the Secretary of Agriculture.

"California contains one-seventh of the nation's standing saw timber. The federal government already owns about 48 per cent of California's commercial forest area.

"Proponents of the measure contend that in past years, wasteful logging damaged timberlands, water supply and soil fertility. That was true in earlier times.

"Under the California Forest Practice Act of 1945, a code regulates lumbering operations on all of the state's private forest lands. These rules were drawn up by the industry under the 1945 legislation, then approved by the State Board of Forestry. Specific practices were formulated for different California areas and varieties. These practices are now successfully used. Several other states have similar provisions.

"However, federal authority, under the new proposal would establish a national control plan with rules and penalties. The carefully prepared California Forest Practice Act would be nullified unless the Secretary of Agri- culture gives approval.

"Should the Secretary of Agriculture consider a state delinquent in executing its federally approved plan, he could, under the proposed act, order correction. If his orderivas not complied with within a year, the federal government might take charge of that state's forest areas, and the Secretary of Agriculture could withdraw all federal financial aid to that state for forest control, flood control or other natural resources programs.

"Without a specific federal permit, a landowner, under the proposal would have no freedom in managing his own holdings in excess of 40 acres in area. A fine up to $5000 could be levied against any person or firm selling forest products from any forest area the offender might own within the county where the alleged violation was cited.

"The bill rvould empower the Secretary of Agriculture to terminate any lumber operation he believes violates his

Lumbermcrn Helps Save Two in SurI

Laguna Beach, July 4-Wayne F. Mullen, Los Angeles lumberman, was credited with helping prevent the drowning of Mrs. Lucille Phillips, 2561% E. Slauson Ave., Huntington Park, and her son when they were overcome in the heavy surf u'hile bathing ofi Hotel Laguna today.

Mrs. Phillips and her son, Larry, 11, had drifted beyond their depth on a life raft when the rubber craft was overturned by a large wave. Mullen, assisted by an unidentified guest of the hotel, kept the pair afloat until lifeguards reached the scene.

(From Los Angeles Times)

Nctionql Door Chcnges Name

Effective immediately, the name of National Door Manufacturers Association is changed to National \\roodrvork N[anufacturers Association. The new name more adequately describes the products of the member companies, products which include lvood r,'i'indorvs, doors, frames, screens, and cabinets. N{r. Ormie C. Lance is Secretary-Manager, and the address remains unchanged at 332 So. N{ichigan Ave., Chicago 4, Illinois.

Terrible Twenty

The 277th Terrible Twenty tournament was held Thursday, June 23, at Riviera Country Club, with an attendance of. 25. Bob Mason rvas host. Herb Bowles and Syd Alling tied for first place with net 70's. George Morris, new Most Terrible, officiated at his first tournament, and handled everything beautifully.

Plans are under rvay for a tournament at Catalina in August, with a round on Friday afternoon and one on Saturday. Match play will start nexi month at California Country Cllub. Last month's bulletin stated Tardy beat Bohnhoff in the Match Play finals, upper bracket. What they meant to say was that Bohnhoff beat Tardy on the 19th hole.

established rules. Enforcement rests with federal district courts upon application of the Secretary of Agriculturebut the proposed law would limit federal court procedure to review of evidence from the Secretary of Agriculture's hearings.

"The measure proposes appointment by the Secretary of Agriculture of a twelve-man National Forestry Board, with himself as chairman. This board would grant states three years' time to submit forest practices for their private lands-the plans to be approved by the Secretary of Agriculture. It would divide the nation into administrative areas, with the chief administration officer in each area apponted by the Secretary of Agriculture.

"Cost to the federal and state governments for such a program has not been announced by its proponents. Estimates made by private sources place the minimum at $35,000,000 annually."

"PLASTER WORKABILITY" is as important in the manufacturing of plaster lath as in BLUE DIAMOND PLASTER. This iovaluable characteristic is a gift of Nature, Our gypsum deposia at Blue Diamohd, Nevada, possess "PLASTER VORKABILITY" to a high degree.

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The Blue Diamond Plaster Lath production line is equipped with high speed automatic machinery of latest design and is synchronized from begrnoing to end.

'1..,.The 6nest materials and machinery are no better than the men who use them. Under standards set for them by meo witb i over a quarter century of continuous experience ! manufacturing Blue Diamond products. skilled ,: Blue products, skilled workerq aided by laboratory control methods, guard this long production line against imperfection.

Believed to be the first industry-association Hoo-Hoo concatenation ever held, members of the Red Cedar Shingle Bureau's Board of Trustees were initiated en masse into the International Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo at ceremonies in Seattle, June 10. LeRoy H. Stanton of Los Angeles, Snark of the lJniverse, presided at the event and u'as assisted by W. C. Bell, Custocatian member of the Supreme Nine. The initiation team was made up of members from the Everett and Tacoma-Olympia Hoo-Hoo clubs.

Shown above, following the ceremonies are, front row, left to right: Red Cedar Shingle Bureau Trustees R. A. Wilde of Everett, Paul R. Smith and Keith G. Fisken of Seattle, H. V. Whittall of Vancouver, B. C., R. D. Mackie

New Ponderosq Door Book

According to an announcement by the Commoditv Standards Division of the National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D. C., printed copies of Commercial Standard CS120-48 cgvering Standard Stock Ponderosa Pine Doors, are now avavilable.

This standard covers five grades and includes layouts for house, garage, cupboard, combination, French, summer, storm, and toilet doors and sidelights made from ponderosa pine that has been properly kiln-dried. It includes illustrations for 103 different stock designs from which selections can be made that will harmonize with various architectural styles. By referring to this standard and specifying the design number, the architect or purchaser can obtain doors that meet his need, with ample competitior-r, and at a considerable saving in cost as compared. with custom-made doors of like quality and construction.

of Aberdeen, Wash., and Dale Craft of Raymond, Wash. Second row, left to right: Bureau Trustee Charles Plant of Vancouver, B. C., Bureau President E. R. Scott of Edmonds, Wash., Bureau Chief Inspector F. J. Monte of Seattle, Bureau Trustees R. H. Farrington of Everett, R. H. Wayland of Seattle and J. A. MacKenzie of New Westminster, B. C., Snark Stanton, Bureau Treasurer Virgil G. Peterson of Seattle, Bureau Trustee N. A. English of Vancouver, B. C., and Supreme Custocatian Bell. Inset is Bureau Secretary-Manager W. W. Woodbridge, who or. iginated the event but who was unable to be present because of an Eastern business trio.

Syd Smith Convclescing

Friends of Syd Smith, San Diego lumber and building material merchandising, are pleased to know that he is nor,v convalescing at his home following a major operation in Mercy Hospital on June 13. Syd is well known in San Diego and an ardent member of the San Diego Nine, holding the post of Senior Hoo-Hoo. His daughter, Mrs. Eleanor S. Anderson of lfonolulu came over to be with her dad during his illness. Mrs. Anderson's husband is e nal'v officer stationed at Honolulu.

Arizoncr Store Opens

The O'Malley-Smith Somerton Lumber Company rr:cently held the formal opening of their building materials store and lumber yard at Somerton Avenue at George Street. Somerton. Arizona.