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29, OOP World War Veterans Regain Compensation La Grande Is The Gateway to Wallowa, ' "The Switzerland ! of America Only NewspaJer J Printed in La Grande Covering Union and Wallowa Counties Mtxm VOLUME 32 EASTERN OREGON'S LEADING NEWSPAPER LA GRANDE, OREGON, THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1934 MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS NUMBER 172 ( i J'jv- i i 'A I HEAVY RAIN FALLS HERE AND IN HILLS La Grande Total Meas ures .75 of Inch For Day; Run-off in Moun tains Swells Streams. MUCH GOOD DONE OVER ALL OREGON Piecipitation Nearing End, Weather Bureau Indicates, Although Sit uation Unsettled. Tlireo-quartojK of an Inch or rnln. Unit fell In the 24-liour licrliHl end ing at 7 a. in. toclny, lirouslit tlie Mnrrli precipitation to 2.-I2 liicluw, mare thnij a third or an Inch almv normal, awl Rnve the city lt heaviest nilnfall III niuliy weekH. Much heavier ruin fell 111 the mountains, cunning several Bmall streams to swell quick ly, and seireil to meCt more of the scarce supply of snow In -the higher aitltudcM. . A large amount of the rain that fell In the valley soaked into the ground, proving of great benefit to growing crops. The run-off In the valley was negligible, but in the hills. It waa v different story. The total rainfall since Jan. 1 now stands at 5.71 indies here, compared with a normal quota, of 6.14 inches for January. February and March. Only .4a of an inch more rain before Sunday would be required to reach normal. The weather forecast calls for cloudy and unsettled weather over the state tonight and Friday, with moderate temperatures, and rain fore-' cast for Western Oregon. Additional local rains were held likely. Wed nesday's temperature was 83 above, and the minimum this morning 42 above. PORTLAND, Ma'rcli 29 MP) After (Continued on Page Two) Lodge Request On Dance Hall License Denied A request by the Eagles lodge for a reduction in dance hall fees was met with refusal atJ the city commis sion meeting lost night. Hugh E. Brady, explaining the matter, said that the lodge has been giving dances regularly to raise money for relief purposes, but that the income Is so small that they are making practical ly nothing because of the size of the city license. "We were In hopes this could be reduced at little or else some contribution bo made." he said. President Victor E. Melville, of the commission, said tho commission was powerless to make any reduction. Ho suggested that the lodge give less dances and take advantage of the $5 a night license fee, and also sug gested the lodge might put on a three or four night program for re lief. In which event he indicated the city would be willing to co-operate in the matter of license fees. "But It Is not within our rights to make a re fund cii the dance hall license," he said, also turning down the request for a contribution. Other routine matters were attend eel to. The city manager reported cash on -hand at $15,245.33, divided as follows: La Grande bank $8,849.87, Portland bank $4,279.54, cash $593.08. remainder in warrants. The city re ceived a tax turnover from the coun ty of $8,000, and general warrants amounting to $0,195.12 were paid dur ing the week. THETA DELTA PHI INITIATES NEW MEMBERS Theta Delta PhJ, men's honorary scholastic fraternity, has Initiated the following new members: Lawton Hamblin, New Bridge, Ore.: Burke In low. Wallace Kaapcke, Don Johnson. Arlo Noyes. Nylic Lewis. Lenn Pier son, La Grande; Verdell Ragcdale. Baker; and John Dunn. Richland. An annual banquet Is planned for tne spring term. PERFECT PINOCHLE HAND IS DRAWN The thrill that comes once In a life time came to John Per mnln Tuesday night when play ing pinochle at a party given by Miss He mice Weeks for IMckey McKarland. of Stanford univer sity, Cal. Mr. Permaln picked up his hand, arranged It and round 12 trumps, totaling l.(Mi; four aces, scoring 100; and as a mat ter of course nil hand took all Wrong One Went Fishing, Says Will HOLLYWOOD. Gal..- Mar. 28 Well, congress thought they knew more (about how iGii&lA j to run the ooun- Ivr-Sft ) 1 tT than the presi dent, so the presi dent decided to go fishing. The trouble Is) the wrong one went fishing. . Say. If they bring each one of the brain trusters up to ask 'em ques tions, and them being all college men, those congressmen that aak 'em tho questions will have to do It through an interpreter. We will see now what those Flor ida lish bite for a Democrat. Mr. Hoover went down there one time and they wouldn't come to the (polls at all. Yours, iJ4. HeNsught Rvmllo'iv Ine. SIR HERBERT FOR PLEBISCITE TO SETTLE PROBLEM A plebiscite, held under the League of Nations, was suggested by Sir Her bert Ames, of Montreal, as a solution to tho problem of the Polish corridor last night when ho addressed a group at the Eastern Oregon Normal school, sponsored by the International Rela tions club and the Carnegie Endow ment for International Peace. A 10 year treaty for amity recently was signed by Hitlerized Germany and Poland but Sir Herbert expressed the general wonder If the treaty Is an index to Hitler's views, a doubt which to him Is Justified since he believes that there Is a determination in the mind of every German to come back to the Polish corridor eventually. The Polish corridor Is a term ap plied to the portion of East Germany which was detached by the treaty of Versailles from Germany and at tached to Poland, separating East Prussia from the rest of the German roich. The Germans believe that the terms of the treaty forming the cor-' ridor were an injustice for that rea son. ' However, Sir Herbert pointed out that in order to make Poland a strong buffer state between Russia and Germany it was necessary to create a state that could be econ omically Independent with an outlet to the ocean. This morning Sir Herbert discussed tho League of Nations and the story of the greot reconciliation of Prance and Germany through Germany's admittance to the league. The treaties of Locarno were drawn up by seven nations, which in different groups pledged support in time of war (Continued on Page Eight J 13 STUDENTS ON HONOR ROLL FOR WINTER QUARTER Thirteen students, seven men and dlx women, are on the honor roll for tho winter term. This distinction represents a grade point average of 2.5 or better and means tliat the student's grades must consist almost exclusively of A and B's. Two stu dents. Wallace Kaapcke and Burke Inlow, of La Grande, received a point average of 3, which Is the highest possible score and represents grades of A in all subjects. The list of honor students is as follows: Ethel Conklin, Union; Joy Crummett, Ontario; Elma Dunham, Pendleton; Robert Eakln, Burke Inlow, Wallace Kaapcke. Nylic Lewis, Arlo Noyes, Jean Williams, La Grande; John Dunn, Richard Halley, Richland: Barbara Etter, Pilot Rock; and Betty Te risen, Nyssa. HOME-MAKERS IN SESSION TODAY The Misses Clarlbcl Nye and Lucy A. Case and Mra. Azalea Sager, of Oorvnllis. arrived ln the valley this morning from Baker and have been conducting a home-makers confer ence today nt the Island City church. Miss Nye left this afternoon for Port land while the other two continued to Enterprise to conduct the last of a series of 15 such conferences. the tricks, making a 4otaJ of 18.10 points, "It's the first hand I ever had like that and probably the lust," Mr. Per ma lit Mid foil wing hi recovery from the Mtnrk of re ceiving the iperfect pinorhle hand. Other players nt the table were MIm Heeks, Mrs. L. W. Weeks and Mr. McFarland. ,1.1, III I ll.i HI VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST FORMED State Commander Sweet land to Present Charter to La Grande Organiza tion April 7. A Ln Opinilo post of the Vet run or KorelRii Wiira has been organize!, it was aiinounoetl hero today, and on the evening of April 7 will formally receive Its charter. State Commander Howard KneetUind has received the charter at headquarter) and will at tend, the meeting U.-H Jnuke the pre Heiitatlon. The organization Is J list what Its name Implies for veterans of for eign wars, men who have seen over seas duty. The meeting on Saturday, April 7 will bo attended toy a large delegation from both Pendleton and Baker V. P. W. posW. It will be open to the pub lic, and during the session nomina tion, election and Installation of of ficers of the new La Grande .post will bo completed. The place and exact time of the meeting will be announced later. Easter Cantata Will be Staged Sunday Evening At 8:00 o'clock Easter night, the members of the senior choir of the First Methodist Episcopal church will present the beautiful Easter cantata "King Triumphant," by Mrs. E. L. Ashford. The choir cons Is ta of 30 trained voices who have been spend ing several weeks preparing the pro duction for presentation, Paul Knaute Is director of the organization and Miss Oenevleve Adler, the organist. The cantata which Is being pres ented in La Grande for the first time, consists, of 11 parts. soloes, duets, quartettes and chorus numbers, with the complete text selected from the Easter time Scripture, Soloists for the evening are Mrs. Sherwood WtJ Ilams.Mra. Frank Jasper, Mrs. Ray Puller, Mrs. A. W. Nelson, Mrs. Thom as McGulre. Sherwood Williams, Paul Knautz, Harvery - Carter and Fred Hertzog. The public is cordially Invited. Good Friday will be observed at the Methodist church tomorrow with ser vices from 12 to 3 o'clock In the af ternoon and at 7:30 o'clock ln the evening. Communion will be served to any Individual who wishes during the afternoon hours, and group com munion will be given in the evening at 7:30 o'clock. HONOR COURT IS POSTPONED The Boy Scout court of honor and rally scheduled for tomorrow night, has been postponed for a week, be cuse of Good Friday and Holy week observances here. The court will be held on Friday evening, April 6. POSSIBLE USE 'And They Followed Her to Show' t- .-j-;:-". -,-y -f, NK'lpnpflfMm j . " . Jr " n iii..ii-iV-.-V.N:f-.. ( jot v'$; n -1 - T&l&L .Sii. WISH .' This lime the lambs followed pretly 'Jicltv Rihctti, San Luis Obispo, Cal., to the Interstate Junior Llvcr.tqck Show, soon to be held nt the South Jan Francisco Union Stockyards. Betty qualifies an n iliep erdess for she raises lambs successfully as par of her 4-H Club work. . The show attracts young stockraisers from all over the west. DR. FRANK W. HART HEADS SPEAKERS AT EDUCATORS' CONFERENCE HERE MAR. 31 Eastern Oregon superintendents, principals and teachers, who are planning to attend, the Eastern Ore gon association meeting here Satur day, March, 31. at the E. O. N. audi torium, are looking forward eagerly to two addresses Dr. Frank W. Hart, Berkeley professor of education, la to deliver during two general assemblies. The University of California profes sor Is reported to. be an unusually effective speaker, and local educators count themselves as fortunate to be able to have him present. . Complete programs for the meet ing have been announced as follows: 9:00 Selections by the E. O. N. Sex tet, directed by Miss Jennie Peterson, music department, Eastern Oregon Normal. 0:10 Artrtppsa.'f welcome. H. B. In low, president Eastern Oregon Nor mal school. 9:30 "The Educational Outlook." C. A. Howard, superintendent of public Instruction. 10:15 "What High School Seniors Think of the Teachers They Have Haa," Dr. Hart. The afternoon general assembly will open at 1:30 o'clock with the following program: General AKHenibly 1:30 Violin solo, Miss Maellzabeth Cooper. 1:40 "Balanced Personalities," Aus tin Land roth, superintendent of schools, Pendleton, Ore. i 2:10 "Our Colossal Conceit," Dr. Hart. 2:35 Community singing, directed by Miss Jennie Peterson. 2:45 Recent legislation affecting education. Senator Fred Kiddle. 3:20 Business session, A. L. Gra lapp, chairman; Miss Kate Houx, sec retary. The nominating committee will re FOR THAT SOUTH POLE TERRITORY port during tho business session. Mombcm are William E. Kratt, North Powder, chairman; L. Merton Da Wald, Athena; Leo Hollcnberg, Nyssa; Mrs. Maybello H. Romlg, Baker; W. E. Wlttemau, Joseph. All members ore tho superintendents of their city schools with' the exception of Mrs. Romlg who is tho Baker county sup erintendent. t- Sectional meetings will follow the morning general assembly at 11 o'clock. WIRT QUIZ WINS COMMITTEE VOTE WASHINGTON, March 29. W) A congressional Investigation of allega tions by Dr. William A. Wirt, Gary, Indiana, educator, that "brain trust ers" were seeking to cause a revolu tion was approved today by the house rules committee. Tho proposal now has to be acted upon by the house. Over the protests of Republican members, the Democratic molority approved a new resolution by Repre sentative Bui winkle (D., N. C.) limit ing the Investigation to Dr. Wirt's statements and the persons he names before the committee as thoHo In the revolutionary group. Representative Tansley (R., Pa.) ranking minority members, contended the projected inquiry "Is not broad enough" and added: "It ought to be broader ln Its scope If Its going to be an honest Investi gation." GARY", Ind.. March 20 W) Do m finds for the nnmo of the "brain (Continued on Pago Two) WHITE HOUSE REPLIES TO ' INVITATION U. P. Committee Receives Communications Re garding Railroad Cele bration Here in July. Replies from a number of Invita tions sent to prtvimhient men through out thp nation hirludliiR President Franklin 1. Roosevelt to attend the He in I -eM) ten nlul Union l'ucirio cele bration here In July, have been re ceived by J. II. Pearn ami Martin Mn.', un the committee In cluirge of the Itivltat Iotih. The letter from the White House was signed by M. H, Mclntyre. as sistant secretary to the president, and rend as follows: "The president asks me to acknowledge receipt of and thank you for your letter of March sixth extending an Invitation from the citizens of the northwest. No definite plaiiB have as yet been made for the president's western trip but we shall be glad to bear your kind Invitation ln mind If and when such an Itinerary is drawn up. Sincerely yours, M. H. Mclntyre." ; Senator Charles L. McNary wired ln answer to the Invitation sent him: 'No one can foresee how long wo will be detained hero by the session of congress, therefore can make no positive commitment to be present at celebration. I hope we may com municate about tho natter at a later date. Kindest regards. Chas. L. McNary, U. S. 8." Senator Frederick Stelwor wrote: "I appreciate very much the invita tion extended ... to attend the semi centennial celebration of the coming of the railroad to Eastern Oregon to be held In La Grande on July 20 and 21. I havo no way of knowing, bo far ln advance, whether I will be available, but if It Is at all possible for ine to accept the Invitation I shall be more than pleased to do so and hope that I may be able to ar range my affairs so that I may be among your gucstB on July 20 and 21. I hoj jo you will permit me to advise you more definitely at a later time." Congressman Charles H. Martin, of Oregon: "It was mighty kind and thoughtful of you to extend to me an Invitation to attend the semi centennial celebration . . . You can be assured the celebration will find a prominent place on my date book, but, at this time, it Is Impossible for me to Inform you whether or not I can attend, tho adjournment of the congress being responsible. I feel, however, thot wo will not run long Into the summer at this session, but (Continued On Page Pour) 0. S. C. STUDENT SHOT TO DEATH IN MOCK DUEL CORVALLIS, Ore.. March 29 W) Paul Kutch. 21. of Albany, a student at Oregon State college, was killed hero today when a room-mate, Robert Vcalc, 20, of Alameda, Cal., accidentally discharged a revolver he was cleaning. The bullet passed through Kutch s head; . Coroner A. L. Keeney said Max Rothcnbcrgcr, of Portland, who was In tho room at the time of tho tragedy, stated that Kutch returned from a dance shortly after midnight, and found Veale cleaning the revol ver. There was considerable bantor- Ing, Rothonberger said, and the two young men suggested a mock duel Kutch picking up a small caliber rifle. Rothcnberger said Kutch went over to the rifle and picked It up saying with a laugh "well we might as well havo a duet." Veale replied ln the some vein. "Yes. Just as well, but you'll have to bo quick." Kutch Is said to have raised tho rlflo toward Vcnlo and tho latter pointed tho pistol and pressed the trigger. Kutch fell dead as Veale leaped and caught him. An Inquest will be held following the arrival of Veale 's father from Alameda. The tragedy occurred In tho study room of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. Wheat Today The price of 1oil cosh wheat stood at about 52, cents bulk here today, according to qimlntioHH at the I'loneer Flouring Mills. Port land cahh 71'i cent. Kvport bid 7(1 cents. CHICAGO. Mar. 20 W) Evening up of accounts to prepare for to morrow's holiday resulted in higher prices for wheat today and lower prices lor corn. Undoing of spread trades was a fea ture, with the process Involving pur chases of wheat against sales of corn. Corn broke about a cent, and reached a new low since December. Wlicat closed firm, (tto above yesterday's finish. May BGl4(i, corn t't V2c down, oata at c advance, and provisions varying from 2o ele cting to a rise of 6o. JUST BEFORE PRESSTIME FAVOUR COLUMBIA lMtOJKCT iioi;kb votkh for tariff V It, Tl llNS TO FIHII1NO OUCUON (JETS RKMKF FUNOH WASHINGTON, Mar. 20 W) The house rivers and harbors committee approved today 38 wuterways projeote aggregating over $1(H),(MK,000 to be Included In a bill to bo Introduced hy CluUrnum Mansfield . tomorrow. 'roJwt induced: Columbia river, Ce- lllo Fulltt to Siuike river, Idaho, $-100,-000. WASHINGTON. Mar. 20 OP) The unliulitlKtnttlon's reciprocal tariff bill currying amendments (limiting lUt au thority to three years and preventing foreign debt cancellation was pawed today by tli house and sent to the senate. . . MIAMI, Flu., Mar. 20 fP) Presi dent KooHCvcbt anchored today off Hettlemuut jHiliit In the warm waters of the gulf stream to begin his vaca tion with some fishing and swim ming. ( There was no reaction to the action of confirm In overriding the preMldent'tt veto on the vc&urans pay bill. , , WASHINGTON, Mar. 20 A) The federal emergency relief administra tion today granted federal relief funds to Washington, Oregon, Minnesota, Ohio and Michigan, Oregon gets MG,400, of which $443,077 Is for un employment relief during March, $75,- 000 for transient) relief during March, 16,200 for student aid during Feb ruary and March and $0,023 for tho reemployment service. SHANGHAI, Mar. 2(1 01 - A Xy- phoon whlclil struck off the oooNi of Kwangtung, southernmost seucoast province of China brought death to 800 fishermen. RUFUSC. HOLMAN ENTERS RACE FOR .GOVERNOR TODAY HAI.KM, Mar. 20 (A) HnfiM ( Holnmii, state treasurer, announced today that he would be a candidate for the Republican nomination for governor. Holman was Inj Portland today, but his announcement was released through his office In Salem. In his brief statement he said: "I am persuaded, that it Is my duty to tho progressives and to tho mem bers of the Republican party of the atttUj and to all those who labor for their dally bread, who have favored me with nominations and honored mo with election, to permit my name to x presented to the voters as a candidate for governor. "My platTorm will be prepared and my formal filing mado ln duo tune as required by law," James W. Mott, congressman from tho first Oregon district, filed with tlie state department today for re election to congress on tho Republi can ticket. His slogan reads, "his re-nomlnatlon and ro-olection as sures continued active and experienc ed representations." W. X. Ekwall, circuit Judge of Port land, filed for the Republican nom ination to congress from tho third congressional district. He advocates In his slogan, "economic recovery with work, protection and happiness for all." Kk wall's filing previously was refused by the secretary of state on opinion by tho attorney general, but the supremo court Issued a writ of mandamus directing the secretary to accept tli filing. PENDLKTON, Mar. 20 (P) Bruce Shangle, well known Milton rancher and business man, today announced hla candidacy for the Democratic nomination as stato senator from Umatilla county. SALEM, Mar. 20 M") Charles P. Howard, stato superintendent of pub lic Instruction for the past eight years, today filed for tho Republican nomination for re-election. Ho Is the- only Republican to date to file for tho office. BYRNS EXPECTS F. R. TO ASK NEW TAXES WASHINGTON, Mar. 29 W) Rep resentative Byrns. tho Democratic leader, told newspapermen today H was "entirely possible" that President Roosevelt would ask now taxes to moot expenditures cauned by passage of tho independent offices bill over hla veto. Tho measure, providing additional appropriations for war veterans and government employes, was enacted Into law lost night when tho senate Joined tho house in overriding Presi dent Roosevelt's wislws. It was estimated by the president In his veto mewsogo that tho expen ditures authorized by tho legislation would exceed budget estimates of 1228.000,000. BILL PASSED OVER VETO OF ROMANY Reduction Prom Rolls Since March 20 Regain 1 75 Pet. Pay., . FEDERAL EMPLOYES TO GET MORE PAY Administration Meantime, Ponders As to Where it Will Get Another $228,' 000,000. , ; F. HS VKTO OVERTHROWN WASHINGTON, Mar. 20 W1 -The administration pondered without immediate answer today on where to get another $228, 000,000 the cost of a aurprlsLng' overthrow of Presldont Roosevelt's first major veto. "What'll we use for money?" That ln effect waa the query of government heads after the turbulent) capital scenes that accompanied the break, be tween congress and. the? chief exe cutive. There waa no quick reply Sev eral courses were open. Early speculation had It that either new . taxes would be suggested or a deficiency appropriation voted to expand tho budget by the needed amount, Tlie latter course alone, without providing new revenue, would mean swelling the public debt Just that much more. ly The Associated Press Tho Independent offices bill, pass ed by congress over President Roose velt's veto, now becomes law. In a few words it provides for permanent restoration to the compensaitlon rolls, at 76 per cent of their pre-economy act benefits, of 20,000 World war vet erans whoso disabilities were presum ed to have had servtoe origin, but who were token-from th rolls after March 20, 1033 because they -could, not prove tlwit. It also restores thousands of Spanish-American war veterans and their widows and orphans to the pension rolls at tluee-quarters of their : old rates. Those also had been stricken from tho lists because of lack of proof of service-connection for their Injuries and illness. Tho president had issued new reg (Continued oh Paso Bight) OttoKahn, Noted Banker, Dies In New York Today NEW YORK, Mar. 29 (ff) Otto K. Malm, banker and art patron, died, here today. Ho was 06 years old. Announcement of his death was withheld by Kalin, Loeb and com pany, the bonking firm of which he was a partner, apiJarently until after tlie closo of tho market. Tho medical examiner's office, how ever, confirmed the death, as did one of Mr. Kahn's associates In the Met ropolitan Opera company, of whlon Mr. Kahn was a leading figure. Mr. Kahn died in his office at Kahn, Loeb and company, 62 Wil liam street, at 1:46 p. m. j Heart disease was the cause of death, ;; ' Strange Accident Fatal to Captain SAN ANTONIO, Tex., Mar. 20 P) Captain R. H. Skaggs. 37, a student in the school of aviation medlclno at Randolph field, felt to his death from a piano piloted by Lieut. Samuel W. Van Motor ln one of the corps strangest fatalities, It was disclosed today. When Lieut. Van Meter landed at 10 p. m. lost night after a training flight to Laredo, he woo dumfound od to find that Captain Skaggs, his passenger, was missing. A board of officers was appointed to investigate. "I do not know the president's plans," Byms added, "but in view of tlie position he expressed in hla veto message, It is entirely possible that ho will ask congress to provide ad ditional revenue." It was pointed out. however, that new taxes or Increased rates might be added to tho tax bill already pass ed by the house ami now pending ln the senate. Byrns laughed at Republican state ments that President Roosevelt has suffered the "worst defeat ln recent years'r on the independent offices bill. "Why," ho assorted, "only four (Continued on Par Four) 1 (
