Civil Functions, Volume 2U.S. Government Printing Office, 1953 |
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... present . Mr. Chairman and members of the committee , we appear before you this morning asking an appropriation for the deepening of Humboldt Harbor , located in the northern part of California , and about halfway between San Francisco ...
... present . Mr. Chairman and members of the committee , we appear before you this morning asking an appropriation for the deepening of Humboldt Harbor , located in the northern part of California , and about halfway between San Francisco ...
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... present conditions . I feel that an exception should be made to the rule . It is a poor rule to which an exception cannot be made , especially where the economy of the country is concerned . I have a telegram from the Humboldt Stevedore ...
... present conditions . I feel that an exception should be made to the rule . It is a poor rule to which an exception cannot be made , especially where the economy of the country is concerned . I have a telegram from the Humboldt Stevedore ...
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... present project . I know this committee gets many assurances on the subject of self- liquidation , but here you have a situation where the timber supply to the north is rapidly going out . You have figures from Government sources on ...
... present project . I know this committee gets many assurances on the subject of self- liquidation , but here you have a situation where the timber supply to the north is rapidly going out . You have figures from Government sources on ...
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... present here as exhibit a brief on the developments that are taking place , which Congressman Scudder has done . Gentlemen , I assure you this , that as a businessman I am as tax- conscious as anyone in this room , and I assure you I ...
... present here as exhibit a brief on the developments that are taking place , which Congressman Scudder has done . Gentlemen , I assure you this , that as a businessman I am as tax- conscious as anyone in this room , and I assure you I ...
Page 43
... present time or in an advanced state of planning which will require that the city expend funds in the amount of $ 5,947,067 by the end of 1960. In order to meet this obligation , the city has established a financial program so that ...
... present time or in an advanced state of planning which will require that the city expend funds in the amount of $ 5,947,067 by the end of 1960. In order to meet this obligation , the city has established a financial program so that ...
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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.