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News release: Remarks by Richard Nixon at Eureka Rally on Sept. 13, 1962. 2 pages. [Other Document], 9/13/1962
To Maurice Stans and R.H. Finch from H.R. Haldeman re: fundraising within the lumber industry. 1 page. [Memo], 10/12/1962
Handwritten note from H.R. Haldeman, "Figure out a plan for using Potter at Cal." 1 page. [Memo], n.d.
Handwritten note from H.R. Haldeman re: research services. 1 page. [Memo], 9/19/1962
Handwritten note from H.R. Haldeman re: lumber. 1 page. [Memo], n.d.
Remarks by Richard Nixon at Eureka Rally on Sept. 13, 1962. 3 pages. [Other Document], 9/13/1962
Typed note re: call to Gus Luellwitz. 1 page. [Memo], n.d.
To H.R. Haldeman from Dan Waters re: Lumbermen's Committee. 1 page. [Memo], 8/29/1962
To Dan Waters from H.R. Haldeman re: Lumbermen's Committee. 1 page. [Memo], 8/24/1962
To H.R. Haldeman from Rose Mary Woods re: lumber industry and NLMA. 1 page. 2 copies. [Memo], 8/21/1962
To Rose Mary Woods from Grassmuck re: lumber industry. 1 page. [Memo], 8/17/1962
To George Grassmuck/David Hunter from Rose Mary Woods re: lumber manufacturers. 1 page. [Memo], 8/16/1962
To Rose Mary Woods from James B. Isaacs re: letter from Gus Luellwitz. 1 page. [Memo], 8/14/1962
Typed "translation" of letter from Gus Luellwitz to Henry Duque re: lumber manufacturers. 1 page. [Letter], 8/10/1962
Handwritten original letter from Gus Luellwitz to Henry Duque re: lumber manufacturers. 1 page. [Letter], 8/10/1962
Clipping from unknown newspaper: "Dispute Over Canadian Lumber Exports Flares." Not scanned. [Newspaper], n.d.
"The Lumber Letter," published by the National Lumber Manufacturers Association. 4 pages. [Newsletter], 8/3/1962
Note containing the contact information of Roderick B. Buchan, a representative of the lumber industry. 1 page. [Other Document], n.d.
To Grant Potter from H.R. Haldeman re: research on lumber industry. 1 page. [Letter], 9/20/1962
To Gus Luellwitz from H.R. Haldeman re: support of the lumber industry. 1 page. [Letter], 9/19/1962
To H.R. Haldeman from Rose Mary Woods re: Attached correspondence re: lumber industry and NLMA. 1 page. [Memo], 8/21/1962
To Gus Luellwitz from H.R. Haldeman re: support of the lumber industry. 1 page. [Letter], 9/19/1962
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News release: Remarks by Richard Nixon at Eureka Rally on Sept. 13, 1962. 2 pages. [Other Document], 9/13/1962
To Maurice Stans and R.H. Finch from H.R. Haldeman re: fundraising within the lumber industry. 1 page. [Memo], 10/12/1962
Handwritten note from H.R. Haldeman, "Figure out a plan for using Potter at Cal." 1 page. [Memo], n.d.
Handwritten note from H.R. Haldeman re: research services. 1 page. [Memo], 9/19/1962
Handwritten note from H.R. Haldeman re: lumber. 1 page. [Memo], n.d.
Remarks by Richard Nixon at Eureka Rally on Sept. 13, 1962. 3 pages. [Other Document], 9/13/1962
Typed note re: call to Gus Luellwitz. 1 page. [Memo], n.d.
To H.R. Haldeman from Dan Waters re: Lumbermen's Committee. 1 page. [Memo], 8/29/1962
To Dan Waters from H.R. Haldeman re: Lumbermen's Committee. 1 page. [Memo], 8/24/1962
To H.R. Haldeman from Rose Mary Woods re: lumber industry and NLMA. 1 page. 2 copies. [Memo], 8/21/1962
To Rose Mary Woods from Grassmuck re: lumber industry. 1 page. [Memo], 8/17/1962
To George Grassmuck/David Hunter from Rose Mary Woods re: lumber manufacturers. 1 page. [Memo], 8/16/1962
To Rose Mary Woods from James B. Isaacs re: letter from Gus Luellwitz. 1 page. [Memo], 8/14/1962
Typed "translation" of letter from Gus Luellwitz to Henry Duque re: lumber manufacturers. 1 page. [Letter], 8/10/1962
Handwritten original letter from Gus Luellwitz to Henry Duque re: lumber manufacturers. 1 page. [Letter], 8/10/1962
Clipping from unknown newspaper: "Dispute Over Canadian Lumber Exports Flares." Not scanned. [Newspaper], n.d.
"The Lumber Letter," published by the National Lumber Manufacturers Association. 4 pages. [Newsletter], 8/3/1962
Note containing the contact information of Roderick B. Buchan, a representative of the lumber industry. 1 page. [Other Document], n.d.
To Grant Potter from H.R. Haldeman re: research on lumber industry. 1 page. [Letter], 9/20/1962
To Gus Luellwitz from H.R. Haldeman re: support of the lumber industry. 1 page. [Letter], 9/19/1962
To H.R. Haldeman from Rose Mary Woods re: Attached correspondence re: lumber industry and NLMA. 1 page. [Memo], 8/21/1962
To Gus Luellwitz from H.R. Haldeman re: support of the lumber industry. 1 page. [Letter], 9/19/1962
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library
White House Special Files Collection
Folder List
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
60
12
09/13/1962
Other Document
News release: Remarks by Richard Nixon at
Eureka Rally on Sept. 13, 1962. 2 pages.
60
12
10/12/1962
Memo
To Maurice Stans and R.H. Finch from H.R.
Haldeman re: fundraising within the lumber
industry. 1 page.
60
12
n.d.
Memo
Handwritten note from H.R. Haldeman,
"Figure out a plan for using Potter at Cal." 1
page.
60
12
09/19/1962
Memo
Handwritten note from H.R. Haldeman re:
research services. 1 page.
60
12
n.d.
Memo
Handwritten note from H.R. Haldeman re:
lumber. 1 page.
60
12
09/13/1962
Other Document
Remarks by Richard Nixon at Eureka Rally
on Sept. 13, 1962. 3 pages.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Page 1 of 4
Box Number Folder Number
Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
60
12
n.d.
Memo
Typed note re: call to Gus Luellwitz. 1 page.
60
12
08/29/1962
Memo
To H.R. Haldeman from Dan Waters re:
Lumbermen's Committee. 1 page.
60
12
08/24/1962
Memo
To Dan Waters from H.R. Haldeman re:
Lumbermen's Committee. 1 page.
60
12
08/21/1962
Memo
To H.R. Haldeman from Rose Mary Woods
re: lumber industry and NLMA. 1 page. 2
copies.
60
12
08/17/1962
Memo
To Rose Mary Woods from Grassmuck re:
lumber industry. 1 page.
60
12
08/16/1962
Memo
To George Grassmuck/David Hunter from
Rose Mary Woods re: lumber manufacturers.
1 page.
60
12
08/14/1962
Memo
To Rose Mary Woods from James B. Isaacs
re: letter from Gus Luellwitz. 1 page.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Page 2 of 4
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
60
12
08/10/1962
Letter
Typed "translation" of letter from Gus
Luellwitz to Henry Duque re: lumber
manufacturers. 1 page.
60
12
08/10/1962
Letter
Handwritten original letter from Gus
Luellwitz to Henry Duque re: lumber
manufacturers. 1 page.
60
12
n.d.
Newspaper
Clipping from unknown newspaper: "Dispute
Over Canadian Lumber Exports Flares." Not
scanned.
60
12
08/03/1962
Newsletter
"The Lumber Letter," published by the
National Lumber Manufacturers Association.
4 pages.
60
12
n.d.
Other Document
Note containing the contact information of
Roderick B. Buchan, a representative of the
lumber industry. 1 page.
60
12
09/20/1962
Letter
To Grant Potter from H.R. Haldeman re:
research on lumber industry. 1 page.
60
12
09/19/1962
Letter
To Gus Luellwitz from H.R. Haldeman re:
support of the lumber industry. 1 page.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Page 3 of 4
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
60
12
08/21/1962
Memo
To H.R. Haldeman from Rose Mary Woods
re: Attached correspondence re: lumber
industry and NLMA. 1 page.
60
12
09/19/1962
Letter
To Gus Luellwitz from H.R. Haldeman re:
support of the lumber industry. 1 page.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Page 4 of 4
NIXON
NEWS
RELEASE
FOR GOVERNOR
III
State Headquarters: 3908 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 5, California; DU 5-9161
FOR FLAT PM RELEASE
September 13, 1962
Remarks by Richard Nixon
EUREKA RALLY
September 13, 1962
Major industries throughout California, including the lumber industry,
are being allowed to wither on the vine because of the indifference and in-
decision of the present state administration.
Californians have always been justifiably proud of our timber-base
industry. It is the fourth largest industry in our state, The lumberman
symbolizes the rugged, enterprising tradition of the Golden State. Now he is
in trouble. He needs help from those who share his belief in free competition-
not in hand-outs.
As California becomes the first state in population, there is an in-
creasing need for building materials. Our state ranks first in the use of
lumber. Forty-three percent of our state land is forest and brush. Seventeen
million acres are in commercial forests.
Yet, under the present state administration, employment in lumber pro-
duction has fallen more than 15 percent. This means fewer jobs. This means
painful relocation and adjustment for individuals and families. This means
loss of savings' to those who believe in our state's growth and who invest in
California's development.
The last four years have seen a trend in tax policies which make it less
and less profitable to maintain timber lands. Companies have been forced to
liquidate timber lands. During the present state administration, four major
lumber companies have closed in the Eureka area -- companies with a combined
annual production of 185 million feet of lumber and an equivalent amount of
plywood production.
The lumber industry has been hamstrung by federal regulations and hard
hit by foreign trade policies.
This is a striking indication of how events outside our state's border
and our nation's borders directly affect us as Californians.
About half of our commercial forest land in California is in national
forest reserves. This means that the Federal Secretary of Agriculture has
great power over California's timber industry.
Last February, a four-point program for better relations between the
lumber-producing industry and the federal government was presented to Secre-
tary Freeman. This program is designed to make it possible for industries
that depend on raw materials from federally-owned lands to operate at a reason-
able profit. It is designed to provide independent study of grievances, It
is written to provide for appeals outside the federal agency in cases of con-
tract differences. In other words, it asks the government to cease being
judge, jury and prosecutor.
(MORE OVER)
- 2 -
This program deeply involves California. Yet the policy of the adminis-
tration in Sacramento has been one of complete silence. There has not been
one word from the Governor.
The people of California must have a state administration that will
fight for the rights of our lumbermen.
Here is my six-point action program to replace lethargy in Sacramento
with decisive state leadership.
1. FOREIGN COMPETITION:
--Vigorous, forceful opposition to unfair competition from
Canada and Japan -- where there are lower wages and lower
shipping costs.
-- I know from my experience in Washington that unless
California has a strong voice our state will be sold down
the river. I intend to fight for a sound approach to our
timber industry's present distress.
--While there has been silence from Washington and from
Sacramento California's share of the East coast waterborne
lumber supply has dropped 50 percentage points in the last
four years.
2. RESEARCH
--Expand the University of California program that seeks new
uses for lumber and new adaptations for lumber products.
Initiate a program in the business administration depart-
ments of our universities to solve timber marketing problems.
-- Speed up studies to shorten the length of time it takes
a tree to grow to commercial size in order to get more
growth on fewer acres.
3. GREEN GOLD:
-- Put pressure where necessary to end the give-away of
valuable national forest lands under the guise of mining--
the so-called "Green Gold Scandal."
4. TAX REVIEW:
-- Start an immediate review of state tax policies in
order to ultimately encourage the growth of future timter
resources.
5. FOREST FIRE PREVENTION:
-- Step up state forest fire prevention programs, as well as
encourage private parties to institute active fire prevention
programs.
6. ADMINISTRATION:
-- End the rule of Czar William Warne, who, as my
opponent's "super administration", has swallowed up the
State Division of Forestry, as well as the Department of
Conservation, Water Resources, Fish and Game, and Parks
and Recreation.
- 30 -
Maurice Stans, R. H. Finch
10-12-62
Bob Haldeman
I don't know what, if any, progress has been made on
fund-raising within the lumber industry.
Gus Luellwitz has apparently made some contribution to
the campaign, perhaps through Henry Duque. He has
indicated he would give more under the proper circumstances,
which I assume means if Dick takes the right position on
lumber.
RN's lumber speech of September 13th, given in Eureka,
was prepared in consultation with Charles Gray, President
of American Forest Products, and Mr. George Craig,
Secretary-Manager of Western Lumber Manufacturers Association,
which should satisfy Luellwitz' requirement, since
his top man, Grant Potter, told me these two were the men
to work with.
With this in mind, I think a follow-up on Luellwits for
additional personal support, and with Grant Potter in Dinuba,
California, for possible assistance in contacting other
big money in the lumber industry, would be worthwhile.
Copies of RN's speech are available, if needed.
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Research Sources
Chas Gray -
Pres. amer. Forest Products
mr. Geo. Graig, Secy mgr.
Western Lumber m.fgrs. assoc.
mr. Kobik
with
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John Miles
Simpson Lumber eo.
in Greata
you David Hunter
9/19/62
BOB HALDEMAN
Memostans lumber +
BOB HALDEMAN
FOR FLAT PM'S RELEASE
September 13, 1962
Remarks by Richard Nixon
EUREKA RALLY
September 13, 1962
Major industries throughout California, including the lumber
industry, are being allowed to wither on the vine because of the in-
difference and indecision of the present state administration.
Californians have always been justifiably proud of our timber-
base industry. It is the fourth largest industry in our state. The
lumberman symbolizes the rugged, enterprising tradition of the Golden
State. Now he is in trouble. He needs help from those who share his
belief in free competition -- not in hand-outs.
As California becomes the first state in population, there is
an increasing need for building materials. Our state ranks first in
the use of lumber. Forty-three percent of our state land is forest
and brush. Seventeen million acres are in commercial forests.
Yet, under the present state administration, employment in
lumber production has fallen more than 15 percent. This means fewer
jobs. This means painful relocation and adjustment for individuals
and families. This means loss of savings to those who believe in our
state's growth and who invest in California's development.
The last four years have seen a trend in tax policies which
make it less and less profitable to maintain timber lands. Companies
have been forced to liquidate timber lands. During the present state
administration, four major lumber companies have closed in the Eureka
area -- companies with a combined annual production of 185 million
feet of lumber and an equivalent amount of plywood production.
The lumber industry has been hamstrung by federal regulations
and hard hit by foreign trade policies.
This is a striking indication of how events outside our state's
border and our nation's borders directly affect us as Californians.
About half of our commercial forest land in California is in
- more -
- 2. -
national forest reserves. This means that the Federal Secretary of
Agriculture has great power over California's timber industry.
Last February, a four-point program for better relations
between the lumber-producing industry and the federal government was
presented to Secretary Freeman. This program is designed to make it
possible for industries that depend on raw materials from federally-
owned lands to operate at a reasonable profit. It is designed to
provide independent study of grievances. It is written to provide
for appeals outside the federal agency in cases of contract differen-
ces. In other words, it asks the government to cease being judge,
jury and prosecutor.
This program deeply involves Califormia. Yet the policy of the
administration in Sacramento has been one of complete silence. There
has not been one word from the Governor.
The people of California must have a state administration that
will fight for the rights of our lumbermen.
Here is my six-point action program to replace lethargy in
Sacramento with decisive state leadership.
1. FOREIGN COMPETITION:
-- Vigorous, forceful opposition to unfair competition
from Canada and Japan -- where there are lower wages and
lower shipping costs.
-- I know from my experience in Washington that unless
California has a strong voice our state will be sold down
the river. I intend to fight for a sound approach to our
timber industry's present distress.
-- While there has been silence from Washington and from
Sacramento California's share of the East coast waterborne
lumber supply has dropped 50 percentage points in the last
four years.
2. RESEARCH:
-- Expand the University of California program that seeks
new uses for lumber and new adaptations for lumber products.
- more -
- 3.-
2. RESEARCH, cont'd..
-- Initiate a program in the business administration
departments of our universities to solve timber
marketing problems.
-- Speed up studies to shorten the length of time it
takes a tree to grow to commercial size in order to get
more growth on fewer acres.
3. GREEN GOLD:
-- Put pressure where necessary to end the give-away
of valuable national forest lands under the guise of
mining -- the so-called "Green Gold Scandal."
4. TAX REVIEW:
-- Start an immediate review of state tax policies in
order to ultimately encourage the growth of future
timber resources.
5. FOREST FIRE PREVENTION:
-- Step up state forest fire prevention programs, as
well as encourage private parties to institute active
fire prevention programs,
6. ADMINISTRATION:
-- End the rule of Czar William Warne, who, as my
opponent's "super administration", has swallowed up
the State Division of Forestry, as well as the
Departments of Conservation, Water Resources, Fish and
Game, and Parks and Recreation.
- 30 -
9/13/62
Bob
-
You want to call Gus Luellwitz --
get his thoughts on No. Calif.
Lumbermen's Committee.
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Nixon for Governor
68'5 FO
Bob Haldeman
To:
Dan Waters
From:
Wastern Date: Info
Roy etc. made
Lumbermen 'sCommittee
Subject:
should
Distribution:
am Reput
Ed Fountain, Fountain Lumber Co., L. A., is Chairman,
Lumberman's Committee. He has been out of city several
due back next week.
According to file on this, Fountain has asked Terry Mullin,
Tarzana Lumber Co., Tarzana; Frodie Kilstoffe, Rossman Mill &
Lumber, Long Beach; and Chuck Jenkins, Boyd Lumber, Upland, to
serve on the committee. Also Sandy McDonald, Owens Park Lumber Co;
and Paul Orbon, Orbon Lumber Co., Pasadena.
Apparently Foundain has not contacted any of the names
mentioned in your memo of August 24 (Grant Potter, Gus Luellwitz
of Sequoia Forest Industries and Mr. Farnsworth of California
Redwood Association.
Plan to throw a net over Fountain again as soon as he gets
back to town.
KW
call
Dan Waters
hipolar
8-24-62
Bob Haldeman
I need an immediate answer on this.
Who are the principals on your
Lumbermen's Committee? What is their relationship to
the National Lumber Manufacturers Association? Is
Grant Potter or Gus Luellwitz of Sequoia Forest
Industries involved -- or Mr. Farnsworth of the California
Redwood Association?
Briefly, what is the status of this
organization and what are the plans?
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Nixon for Governor
To:
Bob Haldeman
Date: August 21, 1962
From:
Rose Mary Woods
Subject:
Attached correspondence re lumber industry and NLMA
Distribution:
RN suggests you have someone work on the
project of getting this lumber group going. It appears to
be a combination of needing to have some information
on the lumber problem as well as possibly the attendance
of someone like Maury Stans to line these people up.
Please let RN know who is going to be handling this.
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Nixon for Governor
To:
Bob Haldeman
Date: August 21, 1962
From:
Rose Mary Woods
Subject:
Attached correspondence re lumber industry and NLMA
Distribution:
RN suggests you have someone work on the
project of getting this lumber group going. It appears to
be a combination of needing to have some information
on the lumber problem as well as possibly the attendance
of someone like Maury Stans to line these people up.
Please let RN know who is going to be handling this.
office
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Nixon for Governor
this
RMW
Date: August 17, 1962
To:
From:
Grassmuck
Subject:
Lumber industry and the National Lumber Manufacturers Association.
Distribution:
NLMA is a loose federation of the various lumber trade
associations, such as the Hardwood Manufacturers Association,
the Southern Pine Association, the redwood association and so on.
NLMA represents these associations in Washington, I believe. It
also has offices in various parts of the country (there is one in
Arcadia). The local offices are concerned with building codes
and their effect on the lumber industry, and with advocating use
of more lumber in local construction.
I believe the lumber manufacturers will need to be contacted
through such people as Grant Potter, and Mr. Farnsworth at the
California Redwood Association in San Francisco. But all needs to
be checked through.
As for the Kennedy program, some lumbermen critics say it
sounds helpful but it is high in the sky and does not remedy the
immediate needs.
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Nixon for Governor -
To:
George Grassmuck/David Hunter
Date:
August 16, 1962
From:
Rose Mary Woods
Subject:
Distribution:
Would you please take a look at the material
attached to the memo I received from Jim Isaacs and see
what you can give us as a quick run down on the Lumber
Manufacturers so that this memo can be brought to RN's
attention the first of the week.
Thanks.
California Co
ADAMS, DUQUE & HAZELTINE
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
TO:
Rose Mary Woods
DATE August 14, 1962
FROM:
James B. Isaacs
SUBJECT:
Attached is a "translation" and original letter from
Mr. Gus Luellwitz, together with related matter indicating the issue
with which Mr. Luellwitz is concerned.
Mr. Luellwitz is President of Sequoia Forest Industries, Inc.
of Dinuba, California and "Grant" to whom he refers is Mr. Grant Potter
who is the General Manager and operating head of the company. The
company and Mr. Luellwitz, as an individual, are both clients. Grant
Potter can be reached at LYnwood 1-2000 at Dinuba, California and he is
available in Los Angeles every other week or SO. Grant Potter was a
Republican Assemblyman in Idaho.
JBI:mcb
Enclosures
Friday, 8/10/62
Solano Beach
Tel. 755-4539
Henry Duque - "A little Bit of Politics" for our friend - Nixon.
Dear Henry:
I told Grant to get in touch with you re some political
help - financial and otherwise. Brown has made no effort to
help the Lumber Manufacturers - maybe Dick could show some
interest and enlist a number of manufacturers to be of help. I
believe Grant could interest 15,000 or more. He is ready to do
some work along this line, has had some political experience - at
any rate it would be worth while to have a small group meet with
D.N. or his top man and discuss it - I told Grant I would be
willing to start it off with a $5,000.00 subscription,
Been trying to get you at Dana Point last week - but
no response - wanted to discuss it with you.
Sincerely yours,
Gus
Gus Luellwitz
Feeday 8/10/1 Tal. 755- GRanite Burch 30183 6 1783
216 South Cliffwood Avenue
West Los Angeles 49, California
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follerwise- Brown has mader no upport,
to help the Lunter nufro:- may by Drea could
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of mufr to be of help, - g falcion Frant
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to do some word along this him, has had
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group neral with Dr. or his top M an
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for folling to should it off with a 5000 n
subcription-
Been my ing to qrl you as DanaPoiel
last work- but no response, -
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NEL
NATIONAL LUMBER
THE LUMBER LETTER
MANUFACTURERS
ASSOCIATION
Published by:
NATIONAL LUMBER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, 1619 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington 6, D.C.
201-LL-32
matters
of
current
interest
Washington, D. C., Friday, August 3, 1962
Dear Lumberman:
TEMPLE
Following last week's announcement by President Kennedy
ANSWERS
of a 6-point program to aid the lumber industry (Lumber Letter
KENNEDY
July 27), NLMA President Arthur Temple, Jr., wrote
Mr. Kennedy the letter of appreciation quoted below:
"The entire American lumber industry greatly appreciates
your interest and concern for our industry and its problems. We
are encouraged by the program which you announced on July 26
intended to alleviate the serious economic problems, especially
the problem of excessive imports, which have plagued the industry
and its employees in recent months.
"We were especially pleased that your statement implied
expeditious action on several fronts. You may be sure that we
will anxiously await the outcome of negotiations with our Canadian
neighbors looking to a reasonable limitation of softwood imports.
Any prolonged delay in the implementation of the program will
necessarily mean further unemployment, additional plant closings,
and economic dislocation in forest based communities.
"You have heeded our call for help, Mr. President, and we
know that your statement will now be translated into immediate
constructive action. Please call upon us when we can be of
assistance to you in this matter. It would be a high honor to
assist you in your efforts to resolve a matter of such great import
to our industry."
SPA
Commenting on President Kennedy's announcement of a
REACTION TO
program to alleviate the competitive position of the American
KENNEDY
lumber industry, Southern Pine Association President W. Scott
Shepherd issued the following statement:
"The impact of an increasing abnormally high volume of
lumber shipped into the United States from Canada is a
problem of serious proportions to all areas of domestic
production.
- 2 -
"While a greater degree of interest and concern about
imbalance between domestic VS. Canadian lumber consumed in
the United States has been shown by Congressional delegates from
the Pacific Northwest, it should be made clear that Southern
shippers are equally affected.
"The President's six-point program as announced, suggests
an amendment of intercoastal shipping laws to permit the use of
foreign vessels by American shippers. We do not believe that this
is a proper solution of the problem. Rather, it would compound
the problem in the South by disturbing the present competitive
relationship between domestic producers. A statement to this
effect has been filed with the Senate Commerce Committee.
"Of the six points announced by the President, we believe
that No. 1, calling for the initiation of negotiations with Canada
concerning the amount of softwood lumber imported into this
country is sound and realistic. So is No. 5 which would give
preference to the use of American products in departments and
agencies of the Federal Government in their purchases of lumber.
"There have been many requests from our region for a
Senate Commerce Committee hearing to be held in the South.
We understand one has been promised but not until after the
first of the year, which may be too late.
"In the meantime, we hope that the President's program
will deal with the problem along lines that will benefit domestic
lumber shippers equally without shifting the burden from one
region to another."
REVISED
The House Public Lands Subcommittee has been working
WILDERNESS
on a revised Wilderness Bill which may be acceptable to both
BILL
the lumber industry and conservationist groups.
Among the major provisions of the bill are these:
(1) An Act of Congress would be required for all federal land
withdrawals of more than 5,000 acres. This is an extension
of the Engle Act which now requires an Act of Congress for all
military land withdrawals in excess of 5,000 acres. (2) The
bill would legislatively establish "wilderness areas" embracing
Forest Service "wild," "wilderness," and "canoe" areas. All
other lands (including national park system areas, national
wildlife refuges and game ranges, and Forest Service
"primitive" areas) would be designated as wilderness areas
only with positive Congressional approval. (3) Natural
resources of all new wilderness areas would be thoroughly
reviewed by several federal agencies and public hearings
would be held before the Secretaries of Agriculture or Interior
make recommendations to the President for submission to Congress.
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Although this bill could be the solution to several
conflicting forces involved in the current wilderness controversy,
its passage will meet considerable opposition because if passed
by the House, it will be sent to conference at which there will
be strong support for the controversial bill already passed by the
Senate.
LUMBER
National production of lumber in June decreased 6. 7 per
PRODUCTION
cent from the preceding month to total 2, 897, 000, 000 board feet.
DATA
Compared to the 1961 figure, this years June lumber production
showed a gain of 0.4 per cent. Softwood lumber accounted for
2, 373, 000, 000 board feet of the total and hardwoods for
524, 000, 000 board feet.
Total shipments of softwood lumber from the mills in
June amounted to 2, 549, 000, 000 board feet and hardwood
shipments 491, 000, 000 board feet.
The volume of new orders received in June totaled
2, 963, 000, 000 board feet--6. 7 per cent below May 1962 and
5. 1 per cent ahead of June of last year.
Gross mill stocks of lumber at the end of June 1962
totaled 6, 872, 000, 000 board feet, down 1.7 per cent from the
previous month and 30 per cent below June 30, 1961.
AGRICULTURE
As part of a reorganization taking place within the
OVERHAUL
Department of Agriculture John A. Baker has been named
Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development and
Conservation. For ten years Director of Legislative Services
for the National Farmers Union in Washington, D. C., Mr. Baker,
since 1961, has been serving as Secretary Freeman's Director
of Agriculture Credit. Having worked effectively in the past for
federal power, cooperatives, high federal price supports, and
other Farmers Union programs, he brings outstanding experience
and political skill to the Assistant Secretary position.
In his new office Mr. Baker will have responsibility for
the Forest Service, Soil Conservation Service, Farmer
Cooperative Service, Office of Rural Areas Development, Farmers
Home Administration and the Rural Electrification Administration.
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NATURAL
A special Subcommittee on Natural Resources Revenue
RESOURCES
has been created within the Senate Interior and Insular Affairs
REVENUE
Committee to investigate present policies regarding disposition
of such revenues to the states, and to recommend to the
Congress
" what changes, if any, should be made in those
policies for the preservation and advancement of our American
System of goverment. "
Composed of five western Senators-Hickey (D-Wyo.)
Church (D-Idaho); Metcalf (D-Mont.) Kuchel (R-Calif. );
and Allott (R-Colo. )--the Subcommittee will be concerned
primarily with federal lands of the 11 western states.
As background material in making recommended policy
changes, the subcommittee will compile information on: the
amounts repaid to the government from federal hydroelectri
and irrigation projects; rents, royalties, and bonuses from oil,
gas, and other mineral leases on public lands; grazing fees;
national forest receipts; money from mining patents; and other
sources of federal income from resources within State
boundaries.
RIGHTS-OF-
State highway agencies have been asked to consult bureaus
WAY POLICY
of the Department of the Interior during early stages of highway
planning to avoid conflicts between highway plans and important
areas of public land management, particularly recreational
agencies.
Declaring that rights-of-way will not be granted if they
seriously impair important Federal projects, Assistant Interior
Secretary John A. Carver said:
"I recognize the urgent need for interstate, defense and
other federally aided highways, but I cannot approve invasion of
important land management areas without considering all public
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AUSTRALIAN
The Australian Government has announced that as of July
LUMBER
1, 1962, and for the following six months, imports of certain
QUOTA
timber and lumber will be subject to quotas equivalent to 25 per
cent of total imports during the July 1, 1960--June 30, 1962,
period.
According to the Australian Forestry and Timber Bureau,
the three tariff categories affected by this action are Douglas fir
and hemlock, other undressed timber except radiata pine, and
dressed lumber except flooring and weather boards.
For the first six months of 1962 the States of Oregon,
Washington and California exported 41-million board feet of lumber
to Australia.
National Lumber Manufacturers Association
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1619 Massachusetts, N.W.
Washington 6, D.C.
Roderick B. Buchan - Consultant
1135 W. Hantington Drive
Room 221
Arcadia,
HI 6-9121
Representative industry of all lumber
September 20, 1962
Dear Mr. Potter:
Thank you very much for the report of the
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Joint Forest Industry Committee which was
received this morning. After I have had an
opportunity to read over this material, I
will forward it to our research staff for
date
their further study and background.
Perhaps by this time you have received the
sent in his care, together with the excerpts
week.
see - Research - Lumber Indus.
File - to research
copy of my letter to Gus Luellwits which was
from Dick Nixon's speech given at Eureka last
I enjoyed talking with you on the telephone
and of course hope you will write or call us
on anything you feel would be helpful in the
weeks ahead.
With kind regards and good wishes.
Sincerely,
H. R. Haldeman
Mr. Grant Potter
Sequoia Forest Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 305
Dinuba, California
September 19, 1962
Dear Mr. Luellwitz:
Following our telephone conversation this
afternoon, I also called Grant Potter and told him I
would send to your house two copies of the excerpts
from Dick Nixon's speech in Eureka last week in which
he outlined his six point program for California's
timber based industry. These are attached.
I did want you and also Mr. Potter to know
that this program was prepared in close consultation with
Charles Gray and George Craig. Messrs. Kobik and Miles
of Arcata also helped with specific details on the
particular problems of Humboldt County.
I certainly hope you will agree that Dick's
remarks, and more importantly, his program for action,
will be helpful in enlisting the support of the leaders
and members of the lumber industry for the remaining few
weeks of this campaign.
I would like very much to discuss this further
with Mr. Potter, and hope that if it is convenient he
might call me while he is in Los Angeles.
Thank you again very much for your interest and
cooperation.
- WIN WITH NIXON -
H. R. Haldeman
Mr. Gus Luellwitz
216 South Cliffwood Avenue
West Los Angeles 49, California
cc: Mr. Grant Potter (enclosed)
Bob Haldeman
August 21, 1962
Rose Mary Woods
Attached correspondence re lumber industry and NLMA
RN suggests you have someone work on the
project of getting this lumber group going. It appears to
be a combination of needing to have some information
on the lumber problem as well as possibly the attendance
of someone like Maury Stans to line these people up.
Please let RN know who is going to be handling this.
September 19, 1962
Dear Mr. Luellwitz:
Following our telephone conversation this
afternoon, I also called Grant Potter and told him I
would send to your house two copies of the excerpts
from Dick Mixon's speech in Eureka last week in which
be outlined his six point program for California's
timber based industry. These are attached.
I did went you and also Mr. Potter to know
that this program was prepared in close consultation with
Charles Gray and George Craig. Messrs. Kobik and Miles
of Arcata also helped with specific details on the
particular problems of Numbeldt County.
I certainly hope you will agree that Dick's
remarks, and more importantly, his program for action,
will be helpful in enlisting the support of the leaders
and members of the lumber industry for the remaining few
weeks of this campaign.
I would like very much to discuss this further
with Mr. Petter, and hope that if it is convenient be
might call me while he is in Los Angeles.
Thank you again very much for your interest and
cooperation.
- WIN WITH MIXON -
H. R. Haldeman
Mr. Gus Luellwitz
216 South Cliffwood Avenue
West Los Angeles 49, California
ce: Mr. Grant Potter (enclosed)