Washington, July 28.
Jimmy Mattern, veteran port pilot, to: zed with the polar station Soviet Union to advise weather is satisfac! templated east-this country to ole. He expects nited States Governm approve his venture to-morrow, f lowing the request of the Secretary of Commerce, M Daniel C. Roper, io the w r, navy and agriculture o ascertain whether the lit is of scientific value. The National Geographic Societ presented Mr. Mattern to-day with. Admiral Richard E. Byrds sun compass, dicating its approval.—United Press,
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