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FULL LEASED WIRE United Press Service Complete County, State. National and World News the day it happens. Serving all Linn County. The Albany Democrat-Herald, MOTT MANY CLOSE RACES ARISE IN LINN VOTE Complete Unofficial Returns Compiled for County Reveal Some Upsets ond STEIWER IS FAVORITE Hawley Noses Mott Out by But 204 Margin--Ada Pratt and Stella Hoover Defeat Male Rivals. Many close races developed in the primary elections of both parties in Linn county yesterday, according to the complete unofficial returns compiled early this afternoon.

In the Republican primary United States Frederick Steiwer proved a strong favorite. receiving 2110 votes, practically as many as the combined votes of all his opponents. Clark ran 0 poor second with 904 and Stanfield la was in third place with 844. In the congressional race, the veteran Hawley nosed out James W. Mott by a margin of 204 votes, al-, though reports from over the district indicated that Mott had been nominated.

In Linn Hawley received 1695 votes and Mott 1491. In the county. races Stella Hoover defeated C. C. Curry for the county recordership by 62 voes.

The vote was Curry 2106, Hoover 2168. County Commissioner H. F. Warren was renominated by a margin of 698 votes over Miles, his closest competitor. Warren received 2330 votes and Miles 1632.

Mastenbrook, the third candidate, polled only 279 votes. In the five cornered. race for county treasurer, Pratt of Albany received the nomination, showing well developed strength in all parts of the County Surveyor C. I. Leonard defeated Rockwell Simpson in his race for renomination and W.

C. Templeton, assessor, defeated L. Irvin Kenagy by a three to one vote. Congress Fight Warm Interest in the democrafic primary, centered around the congressional! candidates and the county commissionership. Marshall Dana succumbed to Elton Watkins in the senatorship contest, 698 votes to 724, while Gleason ran up close in third position with 660 votes.

Delzell won out over Starkweather for the congressional nomination 1011 votes to 989. Cortis D. Stringer of Lebanon won the party nomination for commissioner with Walter R. Alvin in second place. In the non partisan judicial race Henry J.

Bean, supreme bench incumbent, and Roy R. Hewitt were the favorites for Position No. 2, with Hewitt high man with 2392 votes. Bean was second with 2302. Judge Brand of Coos county received 772 votes and John MeCulloch of Portland 776.

J. 0. Bailey of Portland ran way ahead in the Position No. 3 contest George M. Brown, incumbent.

Loyal receiving 3408 votes to 1675, for Grabam ran in third place with 968. Results in the three election were: REPUBLICAN, PRIMARY Delegates at large to national convention: (Seven to be elected) Carter 2657 (Please Turn to Page Two) AUNT HET BY ROBERT QUILLEN "I wasn't meanin' to have the preacher for supper, but Pa backed over that old red rooster an' I don't want chicken hash for a week." (Copyright, 1981, Publishers COUNT ME No. 269 ALBANY, LINN COUNTY, OREGON, SATURDAY, MAY 21, 1932 HAWLEY RUN Earhart Flies GETTING READY TO FLY NORTHWARD The U. S. dirigible Akron, which is being groomed today for her prospective flight over the North Pacific area in the next few days.

ROADSIDE BEAUTY GARDNERS' GOAL Oregon Federation Council fo Render Roads Sightly Mrs. Jessie M. Honeyman of gene gave the main address this forenoon at the fifth annual convention of the Oregon Federation of Garden Clubs which concluded its sessions: today at the Linn County Veteran's Memorial hall, making a report for the roadside committee. As a result of her report it was voted to sponsor the formation of state council for the preservation of roadside beauty as part of the national organization for this object. The work has grown so great.

Mrs. Honeyman stated, that the time has arrived to organize a special body to follow up the work so well started! by the Oregon Federation of Garden clubs. The time is opportune, was Mrs. Honeyman's statement. She said that public opinion was now lined up to preserve beauty of scenery along the highways and roads of the state.

This is a great asset, even from the standpoint of commercial interest, since the cash expended in the state last year by tourists is extimated at $28.000.000. The work done during the last year has stressed arousing the interest of (Please Turn to Page Two) BAKER SAVED: RECALL MANN Press Leased Wire) PORTLAND. May May4 or George L. Baker appeared to havesuccessfully fought against 1 recall today when complete returns from 401 out of 495 precincts were counted. The vote then was- For the recall 28,560, against 34.726.

Commissioner. John M. Mann was indisputably recalled the vote against him being 39.205 to 22.229. Two Albany Girls Get High Awards at O.S.C. For General Character At the recent convocation at Orecon State college Mary, Bennett: and Alice Fisher of Albany received high honors and awards.

Miss Bennett won the Clara H. Waldo prize of $50.00 given to women standing measured by proficiency in scholar-! ship, success in student activities. womanhood and leadership." Miss Fisher won the Chi Omega prize $25.00 to women adjudged "to a preach most nearly the ideal -of spirituality and to have exerted most wholesome influence and inspiration Bird-Woman Tells of Flight Over Atlantic LONDONDERRY, Ireland, May am very. very happy to have completed the flight far, but I AIR sorry I.did not reach Paris. Four hours after I left Newfoundland I saw flames shooting from the exhaust pipe.

became uneasy. wylld have taken, four hours to returne however. so I thought it would. be safer to go ahead. At 6:45 p.

m. the United Press was advised Miss Earhart bad again returned to the field where: she landed NEW SETTLERS ORGANIZE CLUB By AMELIA EARHART As Told to the United Press LACOMB, May Valley" is tire name chosen by the new settlers three and, a half miles northwest of Lacomb. on what formerly was part of the Linnhaven orchard tract. -The Saturday Nite Club." has been organized by the women and their husbands. A vacant log house has been converted into a club house which was decorated with green; ery and wild flowers and their meeting Saturday evening was a decided Twenty-three persons enjoyed PRIDeS and dancing and refreshments were served.

The women also have organized elub which meets afternoons. The children of this valley have. been unable to' attend school on count of the distance from school. 1 There are some plans for a new disfriet or for a means of transportation to one of the districts adjoining. Herala NIP-AND-TUCK Atlantic Alone FEAR QUAKE HAS EXACTED HEAVY TOLL Unknown Number of Persons Thought Killed in Tremor That Shook San Salvador Republic.

MANAGUA APPALLED Nicaragua Also Feels Disturbance--Recent Disaster Recalled -Red Cross Goes Into Action. (By United Press Leased Wire) SAN SALVADOR. May unknown number of persons were reported killed in a violent earthquake which shook San Salvador today, The casualties occurred in the interior of Salvador, according to reports, though some damage was done here, Communications at some points were interrupted. The quake, of great intensity, oceurred at 4:20 n. m.

and was felt. in the greater, part of the country. At Zacatecoluga, a majority of the houses were thrown down and the the remainder cracked, Up to 8 a. m. six dead and 21-injnred had been taken from the ruins there.

The government and Red Cross sent relief. Nicaragua Panicky MANGUA, Nicaragua. May 21. This was panic stricken at 4:30 a. m.

today when an earthquake of unusual force shook all of Nicaragua. Residents of Managua rushed into the streets, clad in night clothes, recalling the earthquake, catastrophe of a year ago. Early reports said that. despite the strength of the shock, property damage was not serious and no lives were lost. Steven Cooper, 71, Dies; Descendant Of Famed Pioneer Steven V.

Cooper, 71, a native of Boonville, making his home with A. Widmer of Benton county on Albany R. -F. D. 4, died in the Albany general hospital last, night.

He was born in his native state September 7. 1861. He had been a miner and Stockman in Montana for many years before coming to Oregon in 190S where he has since made his home. Surviving him are a sister. Ella M.

Cooper, of Helena, Mont. He had the distinction of being a grand nephew on 1 his mother's side of the noted Kit Carson of pioneer days in the west. Funeral services will be held at the North Palestine church Monday afternoon beginning at 2 o'clock. Rev. Henry Albers of Albany is to officiate.

Intermen will be in the North Palestine cemetery. The body is in charge of the Fortmiller funeral directors. College Students Go On Annual Excursion To Study Sea Animals Several dozen -Albany college students left at noon today for Newport. on the annual biology excursion sponsored by the college. The college truck made the trip, and eight carloads of students also began the journey.

Biological specimens native to the Orecon coast will be studied. according to Professor Daniel Freeman, who is in charge of the field trip. The students plan to return to: Albany tomorrow night. Only those istered in biology courses were eligible to make the trip. S.

SENATORS WILL REST UP WASHINGTON, May leaders relented today after a week of hard driving and allowed weary memberk to seatter for a week-end relaxation. The senate met for only two hours and recessed until Monday without making further progres son the billion dollar revenue bill. DEMOCRAT-HERALD TELEPHONE NUMBERS News Call 16 Advertising and Circulation 16 Vol. AND Amelia FIRST WOMAN TO MAKE SOLO TRIP IN PLANE of George Palmer Wife Putnam Accomplishes Long-Cherished Ambition- in Ireland. CONQUERS ELEMENTS Forced to Battle Storm for Long Hours -Not Much Worried But Wanted 1 to Go to Paris.

On the fifth anniversary. today of Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh's arrival in Paris by air, new aviation records -and mishaps--were recorded. Amelia Earhart became the first woman to make a solo flight a across the Atlantic, landing near Londonderry. Ireland, after flight from Newfoundland.

At Rome, where trans-Atlantic flyers are gathering for a reunion. Captain George Endres was when his plane shed in landing. An aide also was killed. With Captain Alexander Magyar. Endres completed a flight from New- foundland to Hungary in 1931.

The air liner DO-X was out over the Atlantic. if all. went well, flying at 90 in a direct course to the Azores. The flight was reported as proceeding well. In Washington, Senator Smith Brookhart of Iowa proposed that a congressional medal be given to Clarence Chamberlin for his flight to Germany in 1927.

LONDONDERRY. Ireland. May rain and fog with an engine that slowly was away 10 the strain of many flying hours, Amelia Earhart today drove her red Lockheed monoplane safely across the Atlantic to a landing in a pasture outside this city. She became the first woman to make a solo flight of the Atlantic and ber magnificent achievement eame firt years to the day from the time Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh flew safely into Paris from New York.

She was unhurt. The battering the storm gave her craft during the long hours of the night when she was over -the black Atlantic had not ruffled the serenity of the womau who once be-1 fore was a passenger ou a trans-At-1 lantic flight. "I was not much worried," she said when she arrived here from the pasture where she had landed because her gasoline supply slowly was leaking away. "I felt I would be able to land safely. Of course I am very very happy, but.

naturally I am sorry did not reach Paris." It was 5:30 p. m. Friday when Miss Earhart calmly stepped into the closed cockpit of her red Lockheed monoplane. waved a farewell to a few and roared away from Harbor Grace. N.

F. Weather reports were favorable but as night lowered over the Atlantic, rain. fog and storms came into the path of the adventuresome flier. The exhaust manifold of her craft burned out. The gasoline gauge broke -probably by the force of the storm.

The tempests battered her craft. no vessel along the great circle route sighted her, 'But in her enclosed cabin, she nursed her plane along. peering forward for the first sight of land. For ten hours she fought the eloments, which had meant death to so many other men and women flier. Finally this afternoon she noted her gasoline was beginning to leak out through the broken guage.

It meant the end of the flight. But by that time she bad' courageously driven her craft away from the danger of midocean landing and settled (Please Turn to Page Two) CHILE TUNNEL ENTOMBS MEN LAS RACES TUNEL. Chile. May men entombed by the partial collapse of the new Tias Raices tunnel were brought out alive today by rescue parties, One man remained unaccounted for. The entombed workers escaped drowning, the fleeing tunnel.

to the Divers upper were brought here to join the rescue work. The Albany WOE FOLLOWS TUSKO TO CHEHALIS, WASH. CHEHALIS, May 21. -The woes of Tusko, vaunted ponderous pachyderm of varied fame, continued the apace, Much to regret ficials he has become a resident of this city--whether permanent of temporary will be known later. A few days ago he was put on display here dime a look but wasn't so hot and Ben Meyers, who brought the seventop beast here from Portland, left for parts unknown.

He was have returned shortly and take care of his pet, but date has not made his appearance. NEW COLLEGE CHAIR MAY BE INSTALLED Conditional $10,000 Offer Made by Presbyterian Church Board A conditional offer of $10,000 to endow a chair of Christian Education at Albany College was announced day by Dr. Thomas William Bibb, president. The offer was made by the National Presbyterian board of Christian Education, with the following terms: That the trustees of Albany college raise $10.000 for this purpose, and set aside another $10.000 from the permanent. endowment of the college.

This with $10,000 from the board would make a total of $30,000 of which the income would be used to pay the salary of a part time instructor and establish an adequate library, at the college. CAPT. ENDRES CRASHES, DIES ROME. May George Endres, who made trans- Atlantic flight from New York to Hungary in 1931, was Killed with another Hungarian pilot named Bituny today when their plane crashed in landing at the Littorio airport. reports, which later proved unfounded.

said Alexander Magyar. who made the 1931 flight with Endres, was also killed. Air officials immediately after the crash concluded that Magyar was within the wreckage. Then they learnLed Magyar had not made the flight but that Bituny had substituted for him. General Italo Balbo minister of air; hurried to the field after the 110- cident.

There was general gloom. ticularly among the trans-Atlantie fliers who 'had gathered here for a reunion. GROOM AKRON TO FLY NORTH SUNNYVALE, May Akron. huge naval dirigible, swung idly 'nt her mooring mast here today. as her crew groomed her for a.

proposed flight along the Pacific coast May 23. to visit northwestern cities. She returned to her base Friday night after a trip with newspapermen oyer. Sacramento valley inland towns, and Misplay of manA euvers near San Mateo. She released and picked up her escort of fighting planes during the display.

Albany Chamber of Commerce Invited to Bridge Dedication Albany chamber of commerce has been especially invited to be represented at the dedication of the big Rogue river bridge which is to be conducted May 28 in an elaborate ceremony. The occasion is expected to be attended by hundreds of people from varions seations of Oregon and northern Carifornia. The event is also to comment orate the opening of the entire Coast highway from Astoria to California a distance of 410 miles. Part of the highway recently completed in the grading has not been properly surfaced but passable, it is reported. The Redwood Empire in northern California, is sponsoring a large caravan.

Grants Pass is sending a delegation of cave men. Numerous bands are to be in -attendance to enliven the 00- casion with appropriate music. Many prominent officials are to be presert to participate in the dedication ceremonies which begin at 11:30 a. m. Herald, Vol.

LVII, No. 259 RACE CONGRESSMAN WEEK END REVEALS POLICE MINUS CLUE Nothing Tangible Learned On Kidnaping, Slaying of Lindbergh Baby. Press Leased Wire) HOPEWELL. N. May 21.

Authorities of New Jersey and. New York came. to- the weed end today without. any anonnnced tangible. clues to the murderer of Charles Lindbergh, Jr.

Work however, went on feverishly in the search for fresh clues. There were rumors today that several men knew in advance that Joan F. Condon, or "Jafsie," as he is known, had the ransom money. available for delivery: Meantime, a story from Maryland of at man who had talked on May 10 of Baby Lindbergh being dead was being investigated but without signs that the authorities took particular stock in: his story. Colonel H.

Norman Schwartzkopf has declared Curtis innocent of any part. in the kidnaping, and in the extortion plot which extracted $50.000 in cash from Dr. John F. (Jafsie) Condon. Haven't dropped Quiz However, police have not bandoned investigation of his activity and his story else they would not quarrel with Dean H.

Dobson-Peacock in the latter's refusal to come here for questioning. even with expenses paid. The dean prefers to be questioned in Norfolk. Colonel Lindbergh himself, who fused to file charges against Curtis, has not indicated. what prosecution if he may desire, Schwartzkopf announced last night.

Lindbergh did say he would not interfere with police. None but the -Lindberghs knew of the negotiations for the first two or three weeks. And all offers of payment of "inside stories" of what Curtis did were dependenent upon de. (Please Turn to Page Two) MAYOR NAMED AT JEFFERSON JEFFERSON. May hundred twenty six ballots were cast at the primary election of the Jefferson precinct, at the Masonic hall.

Friday. In the city election. Mrs. Edna Allen was elected as mayor by a large marjority, receiving 72 votes out of 108. E.

E. Howell was re-elected recorder George (. Mason. Treasurer. W.

L. Cobb, R. W. Curl, Nettie Reeves were elected to serve on the council. Albany Post Office Graded 100 Per Cent By U.

S. Inspectors Albany post office scores 100 percent in efficieny off a total of 225 rules as outlined by the general government to be observed in all departments of the service. Inspectors Clement and Welter have just completed their official inspection and make this flattering report to Postmaster R. N. Torbet and his associates, This report covers every department of work in eluding the sanitary condition oft the building.

and the neatness of the lawn and shrubbery. The services rendered by the rural delivery is also included. It has been the policy of the postmaster and his assistants, following each inspection to overcome any demerit marks with the goal in view of reaching the present standard. DO-X STARTS FOR EUROPE (By United Press Leased Wire) ST. JOHNS, N.

May flying boat DO-X was en Foute to the. Azores today on the first leg of a trans-Atlantic flight to. Lake Constance, Switzerland. The ship left Holyrood Bay at 3 a.m. E.

S. T. The commander was not certain before the start that he would land at Harbor Grace and resame the Atlantic crossing from there. Later he headed the" world's largest heavier-than-air craft over the Atlantie for the Azores. Five hours out the DOX was averaging 90 miles hour, according to radio reports.

The. big ship was flying through haze and with a light westerly wind. CLOSE BEHIND TOGA ASPIRANT State Corporation Commissioner Outstrips Hulet and Howard Steiwer Upheld by Big Vote. ROOSEVELT IS NAMED State Democratic Delegation Will Vote for New Yorker Watkins, Van Winkle Far in Lead. NEA her plane to await arrival of a 100- chanie who would make repairs on the craft.

She had not decided where she make he next stop, but it was! expected to be London. The Lord Mayor of Belfast ed to persuade Miss Earhart to proceed to Belfast. It was expected, ever, she would remain in Londonderry overnight while her plane was being repaired and then leave. Sunday To add to my troubles, the heavy weather encountered in the storm curtailed my speed. Despite both, engine and weather difficulties I knew I would be able land safely.

For about 10 hours flew with the exhaust manifold of nis engine burned out. I sighted land about the middle Ireland and flew north. All TI had to eat on the way across was tomato juice. have only $20 in my possession which, my husband handed me aS WAS leaving. do not even have a check book.

Mr. Gallagher, owner of the field in which I landed, assured me, however, that I had no occasion to worry about (Please Turn to Page Two) CUBAN OFFICER SLAIN BY BOMB Rv United Press Leased Wire) ARTEMISA. Cuba. May Lieut. Alberto Diez was killed today when he opened a package containing bomb.

which had been mailed to him. Two soldiers were injured by the explosion. nearly PORTLAND, May -With all contests settled by early returns chief interest in the election this afternoon centered in the congressional race in the first where James W. Mott and Congressman W. C.

Hawley were having a dog fight, with Mott maintaining a slight lead most of the day. Senator Steiwer was renominated over former Senator R. N. Stanfield. A.

E. Clark was third. Elton Watkins was maintaining a slight lead over Walter B. Gleason tion. Marshall N.

ran a poor third for the democratic senatorial nomination. Franklin D. Roosevelt easily defeated "Alfalfa Bill" Murray for the democratic presidential preference. republican preferential, vote. was without significance name of Ex-Senato: France was the only one on the ballot.

Attorney General Van Winkle appeared to have a safe lead over Earl C. of Portland. Two Easily Nominated Secretary of State Hal E. Hoss and State Treasurer Rufus C. Holman had no trouble winning their nominations.

Congressman Butler was renominated in the first district and the democratie nomination appeared to go to Walter M. Pierce. In the first district W. A. Delzell and Harvey G.

Starkweather were having a nip and tuck race for the congressional nomination with the lead see-sawing back and forth, Starkweather seeming to have the better of it at about the half-way mark. In Portland Mayor Baker successfully fought off a recall but Commissioner M. Mann was recalled by a big vote. Two relief measures, for issuance of bonds aggregating 400,000 carried in Portland. Homer D.

Angell had a safe lead for republican candidate for congressinan from the third district. Representative. General Charles H. Martin was unopposed, for the democratic nomination. Justice Bean and J.

0. Bailey were ahead for the two non-partisan supreme court places. Judge Brand and Roy Hewitt was close together behind Justice Bean. Tabulations Given 872 complete precinets throughout the state at noon showed: Republican President: France, 33.106. Senator: Clark 17,626, Duncan 033: Harlan, 7.467: Stanfield, 668: Steiwer, 37,839.

Congressman First Distriet: Hawley 16,221: Howard, Hulet. Mott, 16,320. Second district: Butler, Richards, 2.779. Secretary of State: Hoss Palmiter, 29,673. Treasurer: Holman, Scherping, 21.707.

Attorney General: Bronaugh, 376: Van Winkle, 46.604. Democrat President: Roosevelt (Please Turn to Page Two) ROGERS says: BEVERLY HILLS, Max a lot of pictures of Mrs. Vincent Astor and society women of New York, taking up. nickels on the street to aid anti-prohibition. Such antics as that is sure to win the small, and the farm women over.

Yes sir, right over to the opposite side. 1'11 bet there is more fool things done for publicity sake that defeat their own purpose than ever aided it. There is but one reason that prohibition won't repealed and it's not numbers either, 'It's, because the wrong people want it repealed. Yours, 104s..