Montery, California, as a Naval Base Site, Statement Submitted to 66:3, .....[1920].1920 - 15 pages |
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... cost . These bases would also be of much use in times of peace in such operations of aircraft as were recently carried out when a flight was made from San Diego to San Francisco . and which are contemplated in the instructions for the ...
... cost . These bases would also be of much use in times of peace in such operations of aircraft as were recently carried out when a flight was made from San Diego to San Francisco . and which are contemplated in the instructions for the ...
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... cost about $ 2,000,000 , dredging on entrance channel 300 feet wide and 30 feet deep , and an inner harbor to the depth 25 feet . His report is accompanied by a letter from the president of the chamber of commerce at Monterey , which ...
... cost about $ 2,000,000 , dredging on entrance channel 300 feet wide and 30 feet deep , and an inner harbor to the depth 25 feet . His report is accompanied by a letter from the president of the chamber of commerce at Monterey , which ...
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... cost to it , of a tract of land immediately surrounding the lagoon , large enough to meet probably naval requirements , as well as the water area of the lagoon itself . 6. Attention is invited to reference ( d ) , which is a report made ...
... cost to it , of a tract of land immediately surrounding the lagoon , large enough to meet probably naval requirements , as well as the water area of the lagoon itself . 6. Attention is invited to reference ( d ) , which is a report made ...
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... cost will have to be borne by the Government . I do not recommend that the total cost be borne by the Government , but feel sure that the city of Monterey will find it difficult to raise a greater sum than can be justified as a business ...
... cost will have to be borne by the Government . I do not recommend that the total cost be borne by the Government , but feel sure that the city of Monterey will find it difficult to raise a greater sum than can be justified as a business ...
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... cost of the basin development , paragraph 10 , estimate ( b ) ; that expenditure under both of the foregoing appropria- tions , if available , shall be contingent upon an appropriation by local commercial interests , the city of ...
... cost of the basin development , paragraph 10 , estimate ( b ) ; that expenditure under both of the foregoing appropria- tions , if available , shall be contingent upon an appropriation by local commercial interests , the city of ...
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Page 123 - I am not a technical man, will be happy to answer to the best of my ability, any questions you may have.
Page 34 - Said commission shall also investigate and report upon the necessity, desirability, and advisability of improving existing or establishing an additional navy yard or naval station on the Atlantic coast south of Cape Hatteras or on or near the United States coast of the Gulf of Mexico or in the Caribbean Sea of a character adequate for the proper naval defense of that portion of the country. Said report shall contain all the information of like character as directed in the preceding paragraph relating...
Page 68 - Bethlehem yard, one of the largest buildings of its kind in the United States, stands upon filled ground very similar in character to that found on the Alameda site.
Page 34 - Navy, not below the rank of commander, to investigate and report at the beginning of the next regular session of Congress, if practicable, and if not, as soon thereafter as practicable, as to the necessity, desirability, and advisability of establishing an additional navy yard or naval station on the Pacific Coast of the United States. And if such a navy yard or naval station be recommended as necessary and advisable, said report shall designate the most suitable site and the estimated cost thereof,...
Page 34 - ... as to labor and material. Said report shall also contain an estimated cost of the necessary buildings, shops, piers, sea walls, and equipment of said yard or station, together with the estimated annual cost of maintenance thereof. " Said commission shall also investigate and report upon the necessity, desirability, and advisability of improving existing or establishing an additional navy yard or naval station on the Atlantic...
Page 34 - The President is hereby authorized to appoint a commission of five officers of the Navy not below the rank of commander to investigate and report at the beginning of the next regular session of Congress if practicable, and if not, as soon thereafter as practicable, as to the necessity, desirability, and advisability of establishing an additional navy yard or naval station on the Pacific coast of the United States. And if such a navy yard or naval station be recommended as necessary and advisable,...
Page 34 - ... or near the United States coast of the Gulf of Mexico or in the Caribbean Sea of a character adequate for the proper naval defense of that portion of the country. Said report shall contain all the information of like character as directed in the preceding paragraph relating to the investigation and report as to the Pacific coast. Said commission shall also investigate^ and report as to the necessity, desirability, and advisability of establishing submarine and aviation bases on the Atlantic,...
Page 191 - Francisco to fix a valuation on the local properties of the Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and the Great Western Power Company for purchase or condemnation by the city for the municipal distribution of Hetch Hetchy power.