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Show CAR SHORTAGE IN WEST TO BE TOPIC SAUEM. Ore., Nov. 4. Representa-i tlves of the Oregon public service com-J mission, the Washington bureau of, public works, and the Idaho publlci utilities commission will confer with railroad authorities in Portland, No-J V ember 0. to devse means, If possible, to relieve the stringent car shortage InJ tho throe states. Allocation of the cars v ill also bo discussed. The conference has been called In response to a recommendation of, Clyde P- Altehlsnn. member ot the In-! terstate commerce commission, the' allocation of caS In this district be left to the state commissions of the three northwest states. |