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Gerald A. Dundon Resigns

Gerald A. Dundon has resigned as vice president and general manager of Pope & Talbot, Inc., Steamship Divi sion.

The announcement was made by George A. Pope, Jr', president of the 100-year old shipping and lumber firm. Pope also stated that Dundon's place would be filled by Kenneth H. Finnesey, who recently resigned as director, vice president, and California manager of States Steamship Co.

Dundon became associated with Pope & Talbot in San Francisco during Jane,1922. After a period of training on the west coast, he was sent east to help in developing the company's intercoastal trade. Over a period of years, he established a system of branches and agents along the Atlantic Coast with New York as headquarters' He w4S recalled as manager of Atlantic Coast operations in 1947 and' has occupied his present position in San Francisco since that time.

Dundon served during the war as manager of the contracts and chartering department, War Shipping Administration. His resignation took effect September 30. It was indicated that Finnesey would join the company the first of November.

Pope & Talbot maintains an intercoastal service with fortnightly sailings and also operates the Pacific Argentine BnziI Line to South America. The company is also one of the largest sawmill operators in the Northwest.