War Department Civil Functions Appropriation Bill, 1948, Hearings Before the Subcommittee of ... , 80-1 on H.R. 40021947 - 903 pages |
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... reduced in amount : 14 projects added . 1,150,000 $ 2,000,000 total reduction , but $ 850,000 was included for plan- ning on Oahe Reservoir , S. Dak . Maintenance Other items .. Total , flood control General Flood control , 2 , 400 ...
... reduced in amount : 14 projects added . 1,150,000 $ 2,000,000 total reduction , but $ 850,000 was included for plan- ning on Oahe Reservoir , S. Dak . Maintenance Other items .. Total , flood control General Flood control , 2 , 400 ...
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... reduction of $ 6,084,300 , while the budget estimate of $ 2,500,000 for advance planning has been reduced to $ 1,250,000 , making a total reduction of $ 7,334,300 . I earnestly recommend the restoration of this amount . It is essential ...
... reduction of $ 6,084,300 , while the budget estimate of $ 2,500,000 for advance planning has been reduced to $ 1,250,000 , making a total reduction of $ 7,334,300 . I earnestly recommend the restoration of this amount . It is essential ...
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... reduced in amount . 3 projects added . Includes $ 500,000 for alteration of bridges and $ 12,000 for Dis- trict of Columbia water mains . Power plant , Fort Peck Dam , Mont . 3,290 , 500 Total rivers and harbors 363 , 916 , 500 102 ...
... reduced in amount . 3 projects added . Includes $ 500,000 for alteration of bridges and $ 12,000 for Dis- trict of Columbia water mains . Power plant , Fort Peck Dam , Mont . 3,290 , 500 Total rivers and harbors 363 , 916 , 500 102 ...
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... reduced , in round figures , from 23 million to 17 million , a total reduction of $ 6,084,300 . This reduction of $ 6,084,300 is analyzed in the right - hand column of the table . Eight projects were eliminated , twelve projects were ...
... reduced , in round figures , from 23 million to 17 million , a total reduction of $ 6,084,300 . This reduction of $ 6,084,300 is analyzed in the right - hand column of the table . Eight projects were eliminated , twelve projects were ...
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... description of those that were eliminated , those that were reduced in amount , and those that were added . General WHEELER . Yes , sir . ( The list is as follows :) River and harbor 6 WAR DEPARTMENT CIVIL FUNCTIONS APPROPRIATION , 1948.
... description of those that were eliminated , those that were reduced in amount , and those that were added . General WHEELER . Yes , sir . ( The list is as follows :) River and harbor 6 WAR DEPARTMENT CIVIL FUNCTIONS APPROPRIATION , 1948.
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Page 87 - ... if the benefits to whomsoever they may accrue are in excess of the estimated costs, and if the lives and social security of people are otherwise adversely affected.
Page 478 - The water areas of all such reservoirs shall be open to public use generally, without charge, for boating, swimming, bathing, fishing, and other recreational purposes, and ready access to and exit from such water areas along the shores of such reservoirs shall be maintained for general public use...
Page 59 - Army that they will (a) provide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary for the construction of the project...
Page 672 - Congress, first session, which provides that local interests give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the...
Page 724 - Therefore be it RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (THE SENATE CONCURRING...
Page 92 - Resolved, That the chief clerk of the assembly is directed to transmit copies of this resolution to the President of the United States...
Page 478 - Army may deem necessary. No use of any area to which this section applies shall be permitted which is inconsistent with the laws for the protection of fish and game of the State in which such area is situated. All moneys received for leases or privileges shall be deposited in the Treasury of the United States as miscellaneous receipts.
Page 478 - The Chief of Engineers, under the supervision of the Secretary of the Army, is authorized to construct, maintain, and operate public park and recreational facilities in reservoir areas under the control of the Department of the Army and to permit the construction, maintenance, and operation of such facilities.
Page 478 - That preference shall be given to Federal, State, or local governmental agencies, and licenses may be granted without monetary considerations, to such agencies for the use of all or any portion of a reservoir area, when the Secretary of War determines such action to be in the public interest, and for such periods of time and upon such conditions as lie may find advisable.
Page 103 - Need for project : Protection from flood flows of Kings River of towns, settled communities, and developed agricultural lands along Kings River and developed lands in Tulare Lake Basin.