Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, June 08, 1958, Image 6

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Newspaper Page Texto o MAIL TRIBUNE, MedferJ, Oregon, Sunday, Juno 8, 1958 Forest I ndustries Anticipating More Mergers of Smaller Firms Pbrtland Lumber produe ers must manuiacture a more finished product, even to the extent of producing pre-fab homes. The forest products in dustry also can look forward to continuing mergers of com panies, a closer integrated re lationship with pulp and pa per and other fiber products and to a complete depend ence upon second growth for ests for its timber within hundred years. These are a few of the economic observations in the annual Forest Industries Year book issue of The Tiraberman, logging-forestry journal pub lished by Miller Freeman pub lications. To obtain the cross- section of thinking on "what's ahead," the trade journal questioned more than 100 of ficials in private industry and goverasnent throughout the United States, Canada and Alaska. Other Observations Among other observations - is one that lumber production is not likely to gam in suc ceeding years, and with popu lation gaining, will find per capita use. Markets lost to other materials will probably not be regained, but that oth- jer markets can be held. Industry members look fa vorably on the change from old. growth forests to the new, managed stands. They envis- :ion uniform sized logs which promise more efficient manu factoring equipment and a de- .cline in low grade lumber The helicopter, a few years ago only a Paul Bunyan idea, 'is now considered a piece of logging equipment with a logical use in the very near future. QJher new woods equipment wilL include light er, more mobile units and rub- ,ber tired rigs to replace 03crawler tracks. Free Trade Right A large, number of execu tives, while fretful over im ports of logs, lumber and ply- iwood, agree that free trade is right. . -;- .: v Some comments from exec utives from various areas are: FroQ the eastern and southeastern area: "Lumber is only one product; we must look at more." The southwest: "Trend will 'continue to be toward big, in tegrated operations. The basic treason survival. Complete integration is the only answer to survival." , Alaska: "Pulp mills will al ways play the dominant role (in Alaska). Sawmills; or. ply wood plants will go out with the new growth. However, old growth will last a long time." Fiber Economy Inland Empire (Idaho and Montana): "Lumber will give way to a fiber economy, but that's still 30 to 50 years away." Washington: "We are 20 to 30 years away from a second growth economy. It will be 60 years before the last old growth is cut." Oregon: "Smaller compan ies will band together on such items as shavings, sawdust and chips going to a jointly owned utilization plant. Even tually we'll have 'percolator plants to break down wood residues into wood sugar for shipments to a central proces sing plant." Road Construction The yearbook contains an extensive study on how to se cure better log truck perform ance, compiled from material submitted from experts throughout the country. Road construction is also discussed in detail. Detailed statistics on lum ber and log production in all regions are included, as well as reports on tree farm and forest management progress. A special - world report re views production in foreign countries. A complete direc tory of all U. S. and Canadian forest industry associations is featured. . ' Agency Budgets to Be Reviewed by UMC Upswing of Lumber Seen by President Of Manufacturers Budgets of agencies request ing inclusion in the 1958 Unit ed Medford Crusade will be reviewed by June 21, accord ing to Edward Branchiield, chairman of the UMC budget committee. The committee's report will be made at the June 23 directors' meeting. Budget committee, members appointed by President Tom Polk are Tom K. Oliver, Ray M. Sorenson, . Dr. Merle E. Foland, Dunbar Carpenter, William E. Duhaime and Law rence Clark. The agency budgets, show ing estimated expenditures or 1959 community services, "will be studied by the committee at meetings June 13, 17 and 19 and then discussed' with agency representatives. Committee members will determine the agencies to be included in the 1958-59 cam paign, the amount each agency will be alloted in the cam paign goal, and the total goal including campaign expenses and a reserve, for uncollec tible pledges. ' -:-' " Guarantees Branchfield said the budget process guarantees to the pub lic that money raised for char itable agencies in the UMC is essential to the community welfare and will buy its equivalent in community services. An ' additional advantage, he, said- is that?available com munity dollars - are divided among-agencies 'so' that essen tial services can be rendered . -.V-.-" . ' .r. V-' . -''""i": - SNIDER'S DAIRY SAYS: Go gala with new Ice Cream Maple Cups United giving guarantees that agencies with strong emotion al appeal help those who might not get enough. Agency requests this year will total the highest in UMC history, according to Branch- field. They are reasonable however, he said, because of the increased needs and costs for an increasing population Last year's campaign goal of $123,130 was oversubscrib ed by about $5,000. A total of $133,739 was originally sought by . the various agen cies, but was reduced by $10, 609 by the budget committee Per capita giving last year was $4, compared with an average per capita gift of $4.18 in a survey of 63 united funds in cities of less than 50,000 population. Beer Said Stolen From Company Here Seven cases of beer valued at $29.25 were reported stolen Thursday morning from a truck parked at the Wilson Distributing- ; company, 825 South Central ave., according to city police.1 Elza Winston Despain, 1308 Hilton rd., reported to police Thursday morning the theft of two ladders valued at $37, which were taken from tile Despain residence. ; Also reported Thursday was theTtheft .of a 'gas stove and stand and a gas lantern from the Fortune service station They .were valued at $46.85. Deputies Arrest California Man Billie J. Lessman, Sacra mento,- Calif., was arrested by sheriffs officers Thursday on charges of violation of parole. His trial has been set about June 16. Lessman had completed serving four months in the Siskiyou, Calif., county jail on charges of illegal posses sion of narcotics. Appearing in Jackson coun ty circuit court in December on similiar charges, he was placed on probation for three years. District Attorney Thomas J. Reeder said that a bench war rant had been issued some time ago pending Lessman's release from California authorities. By N. FLOYD McGOWIM President National Lumber Manufacturers Association Lumber production is show ing signs of recovering from the abnormal lows of recent months. Much of this is trace able to growing indications that the nation is on the verge of a new surge in home build ing. While lumber output during the first three months of 1958 totaling 7,3111,000,000 board feet was down an estimated 10 per pent from the year-ago level, figures for the second quarter are expected to show a somewhat smaller percent age of decline. i; ' The biggest months for lum ber output June, July, Au gust and September are just beginning. Conceivably, pro duction during the second half of 1958 could boost this year's total output to "the point where it equals or even ex ceeds by 2 or 3 per cent the 1957 level ' of 33,391,000,000 board feet. General Conditions - Much, of course, depends on general economic conditions. Regardless of what the fed eral government does to stim ulate home building, our coun try's general business climate will have a marked influence on housing demand during the succeeding months of 1958. At the same time, a strong showing in home building could be a key factor in help ing the country to recover from its present economic downturn. It is interesting to note that lumber production during the first quarter of this year has been only a shade below out put in the same months of 1950. As home building moved into high gear during the middle and closing months of 1950 and went on to estab lish a new all-time record of nearly 1.4 million units for the entire year lumber pro duction likewise rallied to a postwar peak of 38,902,000,- 000 board feet. Only Way Up -. Many manufacturers believe the lumber market has hit its present bottom and that from here on out the only way is up. I am inclined to share the view that our industry is on the upswing Here are some of the cirumstances that support that view: W In many- parts of . the country, poor weather has been responsible for curtail ing lumber output during .re cent weeks. Sunshine, and dry weather could do much to change the picture in these areas. V ; 2. Lumber inventories at the mill have leveled off in recent months, so the industry is in a much better position how to feel the full salutary effects of a pickup in new business. 3. For the industry as a whole, production has been cut to the point where it is now about equal to shipments. This should head off any new build-up of unwieldy stocks. 4. A sample survey of 480 mills shows new orders for the first 19 weeks' of 1958 to be running about 4 per cent above production. 5. Signs of an improvement in farm income suggest a more favorable outlook . for .farm construction, a prime market for lumber v 6. Railroad and industrial plant demand for. lumber can be expected to improve once these segments of the economy share in a general business upturn. 7. Reports from retail lum ber dealers indicate a feeling of optimism for the coming months. "Retail stocks, like mill inventories, have been re duced, so any appreciable in crease in retail demand would be translated quickly into new business for the manuf acturer. May Mark Time Actually, 1958 may turn out to be a year in which the lum ber industry has had to mark time. M any manufacturers are taking advantage of the lull to seek new ways of low ering production costs, im proving quality control proce dures and developing better customer relations. This will put our industry in a stronger position to take advantage of next year's op portunities most notably, the prospect of a banner year in home building. One of the most encourag ing developments of late has been the acceptance by lum ber manufacturers throughout the country of a new million- dollar national wood merchan dising" program developed by the National Lumber Manu facturers association. This program, expected to be launched later this year, will do much to help the in dustry recover and retain mar kets lost to competitive mate rials. All these factors and oth ers which there is not the space to mention here sug gest that the lumber industry has a right to view the coming months of 1958 with confi dence and at least some de gree of optimism. I f jt" V"" V -wifc " m I '"Submarine cable weighs IPA'PYaoaTHj CON m. . SsjJSJuiittiY "CASH-CARE-FREE" You Z'.7tv t each Easy new dessert idea with crispy bread and Log Cabin Syrup's rarf maple goodness. -' Mix 2 tablespoons each of Log Cabin Syrup and melted butter. Trim crusts from 8 bread slice. Flat ten slices with rolling pin. Brush on syrup mixture and press slices into buttered muffin pans. Bake in hot oven (400F.) about 15 minutes. Spoon in ice cream and pour on Log Cabin. Mmmmmm! SHIBER'S DfilBY and PRODUCE COMPANY VACATION With a LOAN from Pacific Industrial! can really relax and enjoy moment of your vacation with needed cash in your pocket. Arrange for the loan you need now confidentially and courteously or PACIFIC Ml ARCE ITIJIOI rtXJ paCIHCJNDUSTOiaL lZA 16 South Central Ph. SP 3-5308 Manley in East on Chrome Assistance Medford Attorney Bruce Manley is spending several weeks in Washington, D.C., seeking legislation to provide government assistance in fin ancing a producers coopera tive chrome processing plant. Manley, who left May 19, represents the California-Ore gon Chrome association and has been working on a bill prepared for immediate intro duction in congress, according to word from Washington. Manley's office reported that assistance also is- being sought from the government toward purchase of chromite ore delivered to the plant in advance of the time it would be put in operation. Manley expected to appear before legislative committees before returning to Medford later this month. A church tower said to be the largest of its kind 'in the world has been completed at the Benedictine seminary In Mission City, British Colum bia. It has 10 bells one of which weighs a ton and a quarter. The tower is 168 feet high. "THE DIFFICULTY IN ; LIFE IS THE CHOICE" (Author' name below) For generations, people have depended on pharmacists to supply them with medicines and health-aids. Our required knowledge protects against im proper use. Unfortunately, desire for greater profits is influencing supermarkets, variety stores, and even door-to-door salesmen to sell medicrnes and health aids ' despite their lack of knowledge. Since the prices we pharma cists charge .are the same, your choice .to secure all medicines' and health-aids from us is wise. Without that business,- which helps reduce ' overhead costs, all drug stores would have to increase prescription prices. YOUR PHYSICIAN CAN PHONE SP 2-6239 WHEN YOU NEED A MEDICINE Pick up your prescrip tion if shopping near us, or let us deliver promptly without extra charge. A great many people entrust us with their prescriptions. May we compound yours? HEATH'S- Medical Center PHARMACY - 33 North Central - -Quotation by George Moore Ain)irayinidimg . . . Location 1u1I0Il BROOKS E fc and , P LUM AND Price Policy Nov In Effect At LECTRIC 1116 N. Riverside Ave. Former Location . . .1016 N. Riverside SJ. On All Purchases of $50 Or More From Brooks . . . You Buy At 1.0 W W U MM All Famous National Standard Brands That Carry The Manufacturers Label and Standard Warrantee o AMERICAN STANDARD BRIGGS. o CRANE WESTINGHOUSE o GENERAL ELECTRIC o NUTONE LIGHTCRAFT OTHER FAMOUS NAME BRANDS Choose from Samples in Our Showroom DELIVERY IN FROM 1 TO 3 DAYS! CKIECK THESE EMRfflPLES Jutone Hood Fan & Light Reg. Selling Price $41.95 Whnlacilo Price CRANE 3-PIECE BATH SET Reg. 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