Rivers and Harbors Act of 1949: Hearings Before the Committee on Public Works House of Representatives, Eighty-first Congress, First Session, on H. R. 5472 (Title 1), Authorizing the Construction, Repair, and Preservation of Certain Public Works on Rivers and Harbors for Navigation, Flood Control, and for Other Purposes, April 26-29, May 2-5, 9-11, and 31 1949 |
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Page 113
... further and further into the main channel of the river . They would , however , reach a stopping point because ultimately the current would be sufficient when the growth reduced the cross section of the stream to carry them out to sea ...
... further and further into the main channel of the river . They would , however , reach a stopping point because ultimately the current would be sufficient when the growth reduced the cross section of the stream to carry them out to sea ...
Page 157
... further improvement of the channel between Augusta and Savannah as recommended by the reporting officers . Representatives of railroad interests also pre- sented data at the hearing . They claimed that existing transportation facilities ...
... further improvement of the channel between Augusta and Savannah as recommended by the reporting officers . Representatives of railroad interests also pre- sented data at the hearing . They claimed that existing transportation facilities ...
Page 446
... further canalization of the river . So , before any further action is taken by the Federal Government to construct this dam for the relief of the flood situation in Pittsburgh , which would block out a great natural avenue , a great ...
... further canalization of the river . So , before any further action is taken by the Federal Government to construct this dam for the relief of the flood situation in Pittsburgh , which would block out a great natural avenue , a great ...
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Abbett Robert W American Merchant Marine Institute Inc statement 339 | 6 |
Morrissey William T Boston Mass letter_ 52 62 | 33 |
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