Civil Functions, Volume 2U.S. Government Printing Office, 1953 |
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... possible to undertake these improvements now , that the farmers are ready to supply the required cooperation . We ask your favorable action , and thank you for the privilege of being heard . Mr. DAVIS . Thank you for your statement , Mr ...
... possible to undertake these improvements now , that the farmers are ready to supply the required cooperation . We ask your favorable action , and thank you for the privilege of being heard . Mr. DAVIS . Thank you for your statement , Mr ...
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... possible . For instance , in the city of Dubuque , Iowa , just in these last few days , an election was held . The purpose was to issue bonds , and the city would take over the responsibility of flood control , insofar as it affected ...
... possible . For instance , in the city of Dubuque , Iowa , just in these last few days , an election was held . The purpose was to issue bonds , and the city would take over the responsibility of flood control , insofar as it affected ...
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... possible that there is not any long delay in the construction of the Old Hickory Dam . That dam is in my district . Now , I have attempted to determine as nearly as possible what the effect of the budget recommendation of $ 12,600,000 ...
... possible that there is not any long delay in the construction of the Old Hickory Dam . That dam is in my district . Now , I have attempted to determine as nearly as possible what the effect of the budget recommendation of $ 12,600,000 ...
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... possible , that there will not be a long , and I think uneconomical , delay in the completion of the Old Hickory Dam . That , in substance , Mr. Chairman , is the plea I make to the com- mittee . Now , I do not know what the Army ...
... possible , that there will not be a long , and I think uneconomical , delay in the completion of the Old Hickory Dam . That , in substance , Mr. Chairman , is the plea I make to the com- mittee . Now , I do not know what the Army ...
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... possible . Last year Congress passed , and the President signed , an authoriza- tion bill to deepen this harbor to 40 feet at the bar and 30 feet on the inside channel . The present depths are 30 feet at the bar and 26 feet on the ...
... possible . Last year Congress passed , and the President signed , an authoriza- tion bill to deepen this harbor to 40 feet at the bar and 30 feet on the inside channel . The present depths are 30 feet at the bar and 26 feet on the ...
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Popular passages
Page 739 - And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Page 738 - Till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass away from the law, till all things be accomplished. Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven : but whosoever shall do and teach them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Page 76 - I will be very happy to answer any questions the members of the committee may have in mind.
Page 49 - California, is hereby authorized substantially in accordance with the plans contained in House Document Numbered 630, Seventy-sixth Congress, third session, with such modifications thereof as in the discretion of the Secretary of War and the Chief of Engineers...
Page 738 - Cursed be he that removeth his neighbor's landmark: and all the people shall say, Amen.
Page 82 - States free from damages due to the construction works; "(c) Maintain and operate all the works after completion in accordance with the regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army...
Page 710 - Senate, That the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors, created under section 3 of the River and Harbor Act, approved June 13, 190'2, be, and is hereby, requested to review the reports on the Port Aransas-Corpus Christ!
Page 738 - And there shalt thou build an altar unto the LORD thy God, an altar of stones : thou shalt not lift up any iron tool upon them.
Page 705 - This project will provide a large block of power of 30,000 kilowatts in an area where it is urgently needed to aid the national defense program and will add an additional transportation facility which will greatly assist in relieving the transportation problem in time of war. The 9-foot navigation channel to Columbus, Ga., is particularly important...
Page 86 - District, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the board of directors of said district, at an adjourned regular meeting of said board held on Tuesday, March 23, 1965.