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CITY EDITION Ml associated Press Imu Win Bertlee 8 PAGES TODAY Only Newspaper Printed in La Grande Covering Union and Wallowa Counties arrow VOLUME 30 NUMBER 229 MTCMBKB ASSOCIATED PBE8S AMD A. B. CL LA GRANDE, OREGON TUESDAY, MAY 24, 1932 EASTERN OREGON'S LEADING ITEWBPAFKB LONEY NEW MUSIC SUPERVISOE ' I v r - - I I t ; T BOARD ACTS AT MEETING LAST NIGHT Mr. Loney: to Devote Full Time to New Work in La Grande Schools CONTRACT CALLS FOR $1500 A YEAR Members of Board of Edu cation Feel New Super visor Very Well Quali fied For Duties. Andrew Loncy Jr., director of the La a ran da municipal band for many years and considered one of the lead ing 'musicians in the Pacific North west, last night was appointed as musio supervisor of the La Grande public schools at a meeting of the school board. - Mr. Loney accepted a one-year con tract, becoming effective next Sep tember. The salary "was placed at $1500, and Mr. Loney win devote full time to the work as supervisor. Some time ago the school board voted to dispense with the position of mjusic and art supervisors in the Interest of economy. At that time the board was paying $2900 per year for a nuuslc director? With Mr. Loney available at $1500, the board took action, last night to elect him supervisor, which leaves the music department in the same position as it was several months ago, with the exception that a dis tinct Baying is being made In sal aries. . . " " ' Members of the school board 'feel that Mr. Loney, with his wealth of experience, Is very well qualified for tho position, which has been ably handled by W. W. Nusbaum during tho last few years. - The t board also re-elected Arthur MISS STANGE QUALIFIES IN GOLF TOURNEY Mlsa Anne' Stange, La Grande en try In the state golf tournament at Portland this week, shot a 102 yester day to rank about mid-way among the 32 qualifiers. Qualifying scores ranged from 80 to 113. Today Miss Stange was to play Miss Jean Plageman. of Multnomah club, who cwiied at 02 yesterday, turning In two cards of 46. Miss Stange, In qualifying, took 64 on the flit nine and 48 on tne second. I. , ' W. M. Heughan, 95, Passes In Idaho William Mulr Heughan, who lived a picturesque life as tt miner at Starkey for many years before moving to Twin Palls, Idaho, died this morn ing at 4:30 at his; home there, ac cording to word received by his grandson, William M. Heughan, In La Grande. . Mr. Heughan was 95 years old at the time of his death, which resulted from his advanced age. The deceased had many friends In La Qrande and other Union county points. Funeral services will be held Thursday In Twin Palls. FIRE DAMAGES DEVORE HOUSE ON W AVENUE A residence at 1214 W avenue, own ed by C. O. Devore, of Phoenix, Ariz., and occupied by Mrs. Vera Lance, was partially destroyed by fire early this morning. Estimates today were that the house was 60 per cent loss. Some of the furniture was saved. Insurance amounting to 2000 was carried on the house, It Is reported. The fire started In the kitchen, according "to reports, and was well 'under way before the alarm was turned in at 2:48 o'clock. Mrs. Lance was out of town, according to neigh bors. WEATHER FORECAST Oregon: Fair tonight and Wednesday; somewhat warmer In, the Interior Wednesday; moderate north to northwest winds offshore. WEATHER TODAY 7 a. m- 42 above. Minimum:: 37 above. Condition: Partly cloudy. WEATHER YESTERDAY Maximum; 50. minimum 41 above. ' . WEATHER MAY 8-1, 1031 Maximum 83. minimum, 40 - RhAVe Condition: Partly cloudy. Range 34 degrees. Summer Session Of East Normal To Open June 13 FUll Offerings of Required and Elective Courses Provided Training School to be Held. . Organization and arrangements for the fourth annual summer session of the Eastern Oregon Normal school which begins Monday, June 13, are now completed. It Is announced by H. E. Inlow, president of the Normal school. Numerous Inquiries and ap plications have been received from teachers In service who desire to com plete their normal training during the summer term. Likewise a con siderable number of - students who have been In attendance during the regular year will continue through the summer session In order to hasten their graduation. Pull "offerings of required and elec tive courses will be provided In the fields of education, art, , psychology, English, health, physical ; education, social science, hiBtory, music, geogra phy? biology, and nature study. The summer quarter will be divided Into two six-week sessions to accommodate students who cannot bJ:v.in atten dance for the full 12 . ;weeks. . The first six-weeks period begins. June 13 and ends July 22 followed Immediate ly by the second six-weeks period which closes August 20..-,. . ;. WORK-STUDY-PLAY PROGRAM FOR LA GRANDE CHILDREN During the first half of the summer session opportunity may be had for practice teaching. A regular training (.Continued on Pago Plve La Grande High Grid Schedule Is Announced The La Grande High school football. schedule for next fall was announced today by Principal A L aralapp, of the High school. The schedule In cludes Baven,!arne3, fourjof; -thein ill La Grande and three out or town. Attempts were made to get both Ontario and The; Dalles on-the fall schedule but without, success, as the schools could not get together on dates. ' . The Tiger team will open its sea son against Walla Walla In La Orande on the first day of October.- The second game will be afMllton Freewater on Oct. 8 and on Oct. 16, the Enterprise eleven will play In La Grande. Wallowa comes here Oct. 22 and La Grando goes to Baker Friday, Oct. 28. On Nov.' 6 Union will play In La Grande and on Nov. 11 the Tigero will wind up their season at Pendle ton. ' This year the Union game has' been restored to a first team encounter. . It also was announced .that, be glnnlng"ln 1033. the Baker eleven will play La Grande on Armistice day. This fall La Grande and Pendleton meet on' that day, with the Tigers to take 60 per cent of the net at Pen dleton. Sale of Poppies Provides Funds For Needy Vets Many people do not realize how much Is netted from the sale of Am erican Legion auxiliary popples the weekend before Memorial day, and what the sum provides for. Members of the local auxiliary, in explaining the drive, which will be held here Friday and Saturday of this week, state that hundreds -of thou sands of dollars are cleared - over The nation each spring through .the poppy sales, and that from 300 to $400 have been cleared In La Grande each May. This money Is used to aid local ex- service men and their families who are In need of the necessities of life. (Continued on Pago Seven) Knowles Affirmed In Appealed Case SALEM. May 24 W The state su preme court in an opinion written by Justice Campbell, today affirmed the decree of Judge J. W. Knowles of the Union county circuit court in a suit brought by the La Grande Na tional bank, et al, to foreclose a mort gage on livestock, given ;by Nellie Crum, et al, to secure payment of a loan In the amount of $3100. In appealing the case the defend ant set out five alleged errors In the conduct of the trial In the lower court. '...... . Japanese Troops Sweep Into Hulan HARBIN. Manchuria. May 24 VP) Japanese troops operating against Chinese insurgents today swept Into Hulan. about forty miles north of Harbin, and captured 500- prisoners, three armored cars and several field guns. The Insurgents fled to the North west. The battle was fought with only minor casualties on the Japan ese side, seven men being wounded. ALMON ROAD MEASURE IS GIVEN OKEff Would Authorize $219,- 000,000 For Highway Construction. DELAY ACTION ON DOLLAR MEASURE Goldsboroueh Bill to Stabi lize the Dollar May Ke ceive Favorable Atten tion on Tuesday. WASHINGTON, May 24 (P) The house roads committee today approv ed the Almon bill to authorize ap propriations of taiO.OOO.OOO for high way construction. The measure would autnorize iuu,- 000.000 In federal highway aid ' to states In botn tno 10a ana iuoo no- cal vears and s7.600.000 for forest roads and trails each year. It also would authorize $2,000,000 for highway construction on public and non-taxable lands In 1033 and 1034 fiscal years. - The house already has approved a bill to authorize 132,000,00O for highway construction in the next fis cal year, 1033. The Almon measure would require thot 16,000.000 of tho 80,000,000 ad vanced to states ' under previous authorizations be deducted from the 1034 and 1036 allocations. ' ACTION IS DELAYED V WASHINGTON, May 24 VP) The (Continued on Page Seven) CIRCUS THRILLS I CROWMONDAY Al G. Barnes Show Fea tures Ubangi Savages, Animals, Flying -Wards TCvnltlriflr nnri magnificent from the grand entry, the "Inaugural pageant. clrcusdoms perpetual appeal io uuu dren of all ages, the magnificent pre lude of titanic proportions," until the grand finale, the Al O. Barnes circus which showed here Monday, was a thrill. The snarling, treacherous nnhnlesehce of the lunKle born Royal Bengal tigers to the training of Miss Mabel Stark, the former school tea cher; the world famous "Plying Ward3," turning double somersaults in mirinir. the contortions of the ac robats and the superb showmanship of the trained animals Kept tne largo crowd, which practically filled the ' (Continued on Pago Seven) BIRTH CONTROL BILL DEFEATED IN COMMITTEE i. WASHINGTON, May 24 (ff) - The Hancock bill to legalize the distribu tion of birth control Information was defeated today by the house ways and means committee 20 to 4. At a session behind closed doors, the committee ordered the birth con trol measure reported to the house unfavorably. This blocks any oppor tunity to use a discharge petition to -force a house vote. Hearings were conducted on the bill laat week. Its chief sponsor was Margaret Sanger, prominent birth control advocate. Amelia Voted Decoration E. J. Fjeldsted, of Livestock at UNION, Ore., May 24 Word has Just been received from E. J. Fjeld sted, manager of the Ogden Live stock show, stating that he will be here to Judge the beef cattle, sheep and hogs at the Eastern Oregon Livestock show June 8, 9 and 10. In accepting the invitation to come and Judge the livestock, Mr. Fjeld sted wrote: "I appreciate the oppor tunity to Judge at your show and I am sure that I can be with you and help you all in putting over the most favorably known livestock show In the northwestern section." F. W. Atkeson, of Moscow, Idaho, who Is connected with the agricul tural department of the University cf Idaho, will be here to officiate as Judge of dairy cattle. Olenn Weaver, head of the depart ment of vocational agriculture of the Gresham High school, will Judge the F. F. A. exhibits. A new admission feature this year le the season ticket, good for the three days of the show. It is under stood that the Union, commercial club will sponsor a drive for the sale Livestock Men And Railroads Both Hard Hit Two Groups Present Evi dence in Freight Kate Hearing Held in Salt Lake City Today. SALT LAKE CITY, May 24 (ffi -r Western livestock growers and rail-. roadB operating In western states con,-" tended for and against decreased, freight rates on cattle. hogB and sheep at an Interstate commerce commlsr slon hearing tdday. . iV, The hearing, being held by Ches ter E. Stiles and Arthur 8. Parker, ex aminers for the, commlssion.i Is on a former order of the commission, reducing the rates, to bring Its in formation down to date. Earnings figures for t a group of. western railroads, presented by W. B. Burrls, assistant auditor, for the Southern Pacific, showed a deficit of 9469 in their Joint operating revenue for the, first three months of this, year, as against a net Income of 93, 260,307 for the first three months last year. . . . . . . . Against this evidence the livestock men presented testimony of dlsasV trous conditions. "We must get cattle and sheep back to where they were In 1014 or get, (Continued on Page Eight) GASOLINE PRICE DROPS ' The price of gasoline dropped- : to 19Vfec a gallon in La Grande'' today. The reduction amounted ' to two cents, gasoline formerly ' selling at 22 cents. ' Some places here were selling at 20 cents. " In some Western Oregon cities, gasoline prices were advanced as; much as a cent and a half today, -according to the Associated Press. - One Jockey Killed, Two Others Injured CLEVELAND, May 24 VP) bain brldge race track, scene of- , many - a serious spill In seaeons past, h;.don Its record, today another apeotaoular jiTnashup, 'probably ,the. --wprs.t-o themtrttj.. ;,lSWn08aaga, tartthe-mystorlous all. 'One Jockey -was. killed , and . twp others Injured, one of them critically, when five horses piled up In a strug gling mass in yesterday afternoon's third race, a $600 claiming event lor four year olds and up. f- Chorles Pegg. 20, of catonsvuie, Ma., up on Chorister, received fatal Injur ies and died In an ambulance. His skull waB fractured. Jose Hernandez. 18. of New Orleans. and William Carroll. 20. of Clvlngton, Ky., were In a hospital today. Hern andez with a fractured left arm and possible Internal' Injuries, and Carroll Injured internally and In a serious condition, . Mac Hoke Named V On State Board 6ALEM. May.24 (P) Mac Hoke, of Pendleton, today was appointed by Governor. Meier as representative of animal Industry on the . Oregon board of agriculture to . succeed Robert Bond whoae term has .expired. Bond also lives at Pendleton. Hoke's term will expire July 1, 1037. - . Father, Son Drown Off Oregon Coast MA R6H FIELD, Ore., May 24 Oscar O. Benson and his son, Earle, 11, drowned at the mouth of Chetco river near the California line Mon day when their boat was capsized by waves. . The two, with Frederick P. Wallace of Los Angeles, were on a deep sea fishing expedition in a small power boat, and had reached the bar at the change of tides. Ogden, to Judge Stock Shov at Union of season tickets locally while the La Grande chamber of commerce will do likewise In that city. , The classification books have been received by Secretary Tony D. Smith, and are being distributed to prospec tive exhibitors and others upon ap plication. The big stock show banner has been stretched across Main ' street, serving as a reminder that the 1032 show is near at hand. All commit tees and department heads are hard at work perfecting details of arrange ments for Union's great annual out door event, and nothing Is being left undone to make this year's show worthy of Its predecessors in every respect. FRANCE HAS NEW RI'B HAVRE W) France's latest sub marine. "Orphee," has been com pleted at the navy yard hero and sent to Cherbourg for final, tests before being commissioned' In the French navy. WOULD PLACE HAWAII UNDER ARMED RULE Congressmen Britten Sees Japanese Menace in i; U.S. Possessions. FLOYD GIBBONS GIVES TESTIMONY Expresses Opinion Hawai' ians of Japanese Ex j traction Would Destroy jU. S. Defense. ' t WASHINGTON, May 24 VP) The opinion that if the homos of Jap anese in Hawaii were searched "you would find numerous plans for the destruction of our docks" was ex pressed, today before the house ter ritories committee by Representative Britten (H., 111.). ; Explaining his bill to put the Ha .walliui Islands under military con trol,' Britten asserted he was "not shaking a red flag at Japan" be cause, "our relations with her are just' as cordially as with any coun try in the world." ' "But," he added, "that condition may not prevail ten years from, now." '(Continued on Page Eight) Condon Offers r$25,000Reward For Ransom Sum '. BECKET. Mhss:, May 24 IP) Dr. ijohn F. Condon, Lindbergh ransom negotiator, who come here yesterday with Walter O. Goodwin of the Bronx, iif. V., to the , summer shack of the atter, today, through a representa tive of a Springfield newspaper, die- John' 'to whom tho aged doctor tossed $50,000 of Colonel Lindbergh's money In -a Bronx cemetery. . The message was dictated after Dr, Condon had been Informed the New Jersey legislature had voted to offer reward of $25,000 for information leading to the Identity of the ab ductors and killers of the Lindbergh baby, f - The message was as follows: i' John:" Money I gave you Is use less. You can't get rid of It. Return to Colonel Lindbergh In time. Get you $25,000 reward. (Signed)) "JAFSIE." Dr. Condon said In his opinion the offering of the reward was one of the most excellent actions since the child's body was found. He said he was convinced "John ' would accede to his personal request If he should see It and return the $50,000 In some rrfanner to Colonel Lindbergh. A report this morning that Jafsle with his host, Goodwin, had left tho (Continued on Page Seven) Ocean Air Service ! Facing Obstacle . ROME, Mky 24 (P)Regular -air service between Europe and America could be developed If a method were devised of making an airplane alight on water even. If fog were so thick that It was impossible for the pilot to see the surface, Harold Gatty, Aus tralian who went around the world In eight days with the American Wiley Post in 1031, told the transoceanic fliers convention today. Gatty suggested a North Atlantic route by way of Greenland, Iceland and Labrador. Aviatrix Pays Visit Today To Prince of Wales WASHINGTON, May 24 WH The senate today passed a bill to author ize President Hoover to award the distinguished flying cross to Amelia Earhart Putnam for her transatlantic solo flight. The legislation, offered by Senator Walcott R.. Conn.) was approved by the senate unanimously without debate. VISITS PRINTE OF WALES LONDON, May 24 m Mrs. Ame lia Earhart Putnam paid a visit to tho Prince of Wales at historic St. James' palace this afternoon at the srlnce'i invitation. This was a signal honor for the young filer who landed near London derry, Ireland, last Saturday and thus becamo the first woman ever to con quer the Atlantic by airplane with out the help of a man in the pilot seat. She arrfved at the royal residence (Continued on Page FlveJ Two Races Undecided NEW BISHOP After seventeen ballots hntl dead locked the General Conference of the Methodist KnlHconul Church at Atlantic City, N. J for several (lays, Hev. Dr. Rulph Mngee (above of Seattle, Wash., was elected a blAltop. JERSEY VOTE TO GO FORAL SMITH Thirty-Two Added to His Total Newton D. Baker Praises Happy Warrior -' TRENTON, N.' J:, Mny 24 (With out a dissenting voice the New Jersey delegation to the Democratic, nation al 'convention today endorsed the candidacy of Alfred E. Smith for president. New Jersey has 32 votes In tho convention. , ; Today's Vote came during a "pop meeting" of the Jersey delegation pro ceding the state convention. Mayor Frank Hague, of Jersey Oity, Demo cratic state leader, advocated support for Smith. ' "' Prior to today's action there had been widespread belief that the dele gation would cast its rirst ballot for Governor A.-Harry Moore. Bcfora the meeting Mayor Hague indicated his belief that Governor Moore's chances as a possible vlco presidential candidate were as good as any one else's. BAKER Pit A IS KM AL SMITH CLEVELAND, May 24 P) Politi cal leaders hero discussed today tho possible significance of praise given Al, Smith, former Democratic presi dential candidate, in a speech by Newton D. Baker, considered a pos sible 1032 choice for the party's noim inatlon. "Al Smith was fifty times as big as the platform they stood him on," Baker said last night as ho addressed a mooting of the party's county cen tral committee, which reelected the former secretory of war as chairman. (Continued on Page Eight) NEW PRUSSIAN DIET IN HALF HOUR UPROAR BERLIN. May 24 W) The new Prussian diet convened today for a half hour of bedlam. When the aged Ocnernl Karl Litz maun opened the state parliament the Communists shouted "Down!" "Down I" - General Litzmunn, senior member of Adolf Hitler's national Socialist party, delivered no spcoch. There upon the Communists taunted him. "Hitler won't let him." thoy cried. The convening of tho diet marked tho beginning of a struggle for con trol of the state of Prussia, tho largest unit in the Reich. General Lltzmun, throughout the session, was compelled to beat the gong for order. The CommcnisU In troduced a number of motions, all of which were tabled pending organ ization of the house.. Heavy Fire Loss At Hood River, Ore. HOOD RIVER. Ore.. Miy 24 W) Four buildings In the Ode) I fruit warehouse district were destroyed by fire today at a loss estimated by op crntors at $30,000. Firemen said there were indications of incendiar ism. Committee Favors Sales Tax on Tires WASHINGTON, May 24 P) A ten per cent sales tax on automobile tires and tubes was substituted for tho rubber Import taxes in the rev onue bill today , by tho senate fi nance committee. , WW-:-: "' ' Oregon War Vets Gam Objective Ride to Indiana Sheriff of St Clair Coun ty, Illinois, Offers Them Transportation to Point Farther East EAST ST. LOUIS, III., May 24 The "bonus expedition" of 372 World war veterans, whotte seizure of a B. & O. freight train resulted In call ing out six national guard oompaiUeH, started moving eastward at 2 p. in.; today on trucks and automobiles obtained by Sheriff Jerome Munle of Ht. Clair county. EAST ST. LOUIS. 111., MJay 24 P) After delaying a refrigerator train for 24 hours, and bringing national guard troops to tho scene, 300 World war veterans gained their objective today another ride on their way to Washington, where they will plead for bonus legislation. The men, on their way from Port land, Ore., to the national capital, centered their attentions on a refrig erator train of 30 cars, at Caseyvlllo, (Continued on Page Seven) Akron Over Two 'Oregon Points f During Morning i ASTORIA, Ore., 'May 34 VP) Tho dirigible Akron sailed over Astoria at 8:69 a, m. today, and continued its lllght In a northerly dlreotlon. It was oxpeotod the navy airship would fly up tho .coastline to Aberdeen ana then swing eastward to oiympia, thence to Tacoma and &oattlc. 1 : ' . ' V1H1T8 PORTLAND PORTLAND, ,,Or0U"Mfty -94- W) At an altitude of 2,000 toot tho huge navy dirigible Akron circled Portland today for 16 minutes and proceeded north, at 7 a. m., while thousands lined streets to view her and droning planes, sirens and whistles sounded a greeting and farewell. : Radio advices Bald the Akron will visit Astoria, Aberdeen, Olympla, Tar coma and Seattle In that order be fore turning about for the return flight to Sunnyvale, her Pacific coast home. j OVER VANCOUVER, WASH. VANCOUVER, Wash., May 24 VP) The huge navy dirigible Akron took a northerly course after passing over Vuncouvor at 7 a. m. today. Officers at tho army flying field here, while having no deflnlto Information con cerning the route thffTVkron was to take, said It appeared possible , the northerly course was taken to pick a hole In the low-hanging clouds and that the big ship might proceed di rectly to Astoria. ' ; 8ALKM BKKH A1KHH1P .', ( SALEMv May 24 (fl1) Perfect weath er conditions gdve early risers . In Salem this morning an opportunity to see the giant dirigible Akron at her toest as she sailed majestically over the city with an escort of two airplanes at 6:30 o'clock. Bathed In the bright rays of the early sun the big ship swung In from the southeast and, passed diag onally over the city at an elevation of about 2000 feet headed for Port land. Tho roar of her motors awak ened hundreds and drew them to win dows, and Into yards and the streets downtown. : (Continued on Pago Sovcn) Flying Boat DO-X Is Over Germany : BERLIN, May 24 111 The great fly ing boat DO-X, hom'e again circled over Berlin today beforo alighting on Mueggel lake southeast of the city. Fire Fighters In Manitoba Get Aid WINNIPEO, Man., Moy 24 VP) Brink showers and cold cloudy skies tcday relieved forest flro fighters and brought under control flames which havo harried Manitoba's forest areas for days. . Tho worst blaze was In the Porcu pine mountain reserve area, which was checked by heavy rain late yes terday. Sheep Increase In Oregon Is Noted SALEM, Moy 24 VP) There are now -approximately 700,000 more sheep In the state of Oregon than there were five years ago, Dr. W. H. Lytle, In charge of the animal Indus try division of the state agricultural department reported today, Lytlo Ceclared that this situation had proved determcntal to markets conditions. He said tho sheep men were optimistic, however, and were looking ahead to a more satisfactory market next fall. . MOIT AHEAD TODAY WITH 174 MARGIN Official Canvass .Will B$ Needed to Determine the 'Nominee. 1 DELZELL LEADING BY THIRTY, VOTES In Democratic- Race For ; Senatorial Nomination, . Gleason a Wet, Has 467- , Vote Advantage. . . PORTLAND. Ore , May 24 VP) .' With every precinct ; complete : and. nine counties official, the .10:46 - a. m.. tabulation by the Associated Press gave James. W. Mott a lead of 174 i over Representative Willis O. Kawley In their contest for Republican nmn- k Inatlon to congress from: the first ' Oregon district. - . . . ' .' -.. The vote was Mott 30,914: Hawley 30,740. .. ' i ' ; . With 13 missing precinct from Clatsop county rounded up and the first district vote now complete but unofficial, William Delzell of Salem had a lead of 30 votes over Harvey . Starkweather of Clackamas. The count was , Delzell 13,077; Stark weather 12,047. . ' , . OLKAHON APPEARS NOMINATED . ' PORTLAND, Ore., May 34' VP) ' Oregon today awaited with tense In- . terest tho outcome of three primary election fights the like ot which the state has hot scen In. many yean. " ! or primary mterest'was the con- " test In the first Oregon oongresslon";' , (Continued on.Psge Eight! .' r TRANSPACIFIC ' H FLIER READY ' FOR TAKE-OFF I- TOKYO, May 24 VP) The ministry of communications granted Nathan . Browne, American filer, permission today to land In Japan after a flight -across tho Pacific from Seattle. . The 'government designated Ran- ' eda airport, Tokyo, as the landing 1 place and prescribed a route for the , flier from Kamchatka, east of the Kurlle Islands, passing Ochllshl and Cape Erlmo Mlto. He was forbidden ' to pass over tho Kuriles or cruise over ' Tokyo. . ' ' TAKE-OFF DELAYED SEATTLE, May 24 VP) Nat O. ' Browne, New York aviator who has been awaiting favorable weather hero bofore starting an attempt to fly non-stop to Tokyo, looked for Im-' provetnent today, Be .was expected, however, to follow advice of Charles -O. Schick, airport meteorologist, by , dolaylng his takeoff until tomorrow. . Tribunal Declines To Make Decision : WASHINGTON, May 24 VPt The , Bupreme court declined Monday to say whether It would review an order of tho Interstate commerce commis sion which would require the Ore-, gon-Washington Railroad and Navlga- -Hon company to build an' extension from Crane, Oregon, to the Southern Pacific line near Crescent Lake, Ore gon. it announced it would wicnnoia . that decision until It heard the case argued next term. , . .' . - .' , Wheat Today CHICAGO, Moy ,24 w - Wheat prices dipped today, largely because of augmented selling Incident to , more than six cents a bushel advance from last week's low. Some stop loss orders were dislodg ed as a result of the downswing of ' the wheat market, and numerous eleventh hour buyers let go of their holdings. World's available supplies of wheat showed 6.386.000 bushels de-' crease for the week, and totaled 403,- . 994.000 bushels, against 417.069,000 a year ago. Wheat closed unsteady, 154 H under yesterday's finish, corn i4 9 l,c down, oats 4&c off, and pro visions unchanged to 17 cents lower. PORTLAND. Moy 24 VP) With the sale of but 3000 bu., bearish interest were able to force a reduction of 1V40 bu. In July on the Portland futures market today. May was unchanged, September off lc and the December down 'Ac bu. Thore was no trading , outside the July. Cash wheat was stationary on the , merchants exchange. The decline In , wheat here was In line with bearish Chicago, . . . ..,
