Montery, California, as a Naval Base Site, Statement Submitted to 66:3, .....[1920].1920 - 15 pages |
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... reason why they should not be on the other side . Commander Cox's plan is of course only tentative . 8. It is recommended that the department endeavor to secure the approval of Con- gress at the present session of the project and ...
... reason why they should not be on the other side . Commander Cox's plan is of course only tentative . 8. It is recommended that the department endeavor to secure the approval of Con- gress at the present session of the project and ...
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... reason I have shown a change in the alignment of the Southern Pacific tracks , whereby the crossing over the lagoon is eliminated by a new location around its eastern end . It will further be observed that inclosure ( B ) does not ...
... reason I have shown a change in the alignment of the Southern Pacific tracks , whereby the crossing over the lagoon is eliminated by a new location around its eastern end . It will further be observed that inclosure ( B ) does not ...
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... reasons for the following recommendations , as a preamble to this report , the board submits the following estimate of the destroyer situation on the Pacific coast as it appears to the board , and anticipating the future needs of the ...
... reasons for the following recommendations , as a preamble to this report , the board submits the following estimate of the destroyer situation on the Pacific coast as it appears to the board , and anticipating the future needs of the ...
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... reason for the cheapness of the dock construction at Hunters Point is the green serpentine rock formation which prevails in this vicinity . It forms an ideal foundation , is easy to work , impervious to water , and requires only 15 to ...
... reason for the cheapness of the dock construction at Hunters Point is the green serpentine rock formation which prevails in this vicinity . It forms an ideal foundation , is easy to work , impervious to water , and requires only 15 to ...
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... reason I inquired . Senator BALL . May we say that if the engineers can get the exact information and submit to the committee we would consider it finally in our recommendation , and it would be probably better than any time taken up ...
... reason I inquired . Senator BALL . May we say that if the engineers can get the exact information and submit to the committee we would consider it finally in our recommendation , and it would be probably better than any time taken up ...
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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.