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... Red River , both banks of the levee , is 3 feet higher than the 1914 . Captain MARSHALL . Yes . Senator OVERTON . The grade there is known as the 1928 grade ? Captain MARSHALL . Yes . Senator OVERTON . The War Department cannot increase ...
... Red River , both banks of the levee , is 3 feet higher than the 1914 . Captain MARSHALL . Yes . Senator OVERTON . The grade there is known as the 1928 grade ? Captain MARSHALL . Yes . Senator OVERTON . The War Department cannot increase ...
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... Red River was thought to be the boundary line be- tween the States of Oklahoma and Texas , but some 12 or 15 years ago oil was discovered on the south bank of Red River and wells were even drilled out in the river . That raised the ...
... Red River was thought to be the boundary line be- tween the States of Oklahoma and Texas , but some 12 or 15 years ago oil was discovered on the south bank of Red River and wells were even drilled out in the river . That raised the ...
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... Red River Basin for a long time , and I would like to have the privilege of speaking on it later . ACTS NECESSARY IN CONSTRUCTION OF A PROJECT Senator THOMAS . I think the record should show that in order to construct a project similar ...
... Red River Basin for a long time , and I would like to have the privilege of speaking on it later . ACTS NECESSARY IN CONSTRUCTION OF A PROJECT Senator THOMAS . I think the record should show that in order to construct a project similar ...
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... Red River in Okla- homa and Texas . For more than 12 years I have represented the Third Congressional District of Oklahoma in which the proposed dam and most of the reservoir will be located . There is no doubt that the project is over ...
... Red River in Okla- homa and Texas . For more than 12 years I have represented the Third Congressional District of Oklahoma in which the proposed dam and most of the reservoir will be located . There is no doubt that the project is over ...
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... Red River Dam in his first message to the State legislature . I was in law school with " Red " Phillips , and like him personally , and I think the truth is that he was very busy about that time and was not fully advised when he decided ...
... Red River Dam in his first message to the State legislature . I was in law school with " Red " Phillips , and like him personally , and I think the truth is that he was very busy about that time and was not fully advised when he decided ...
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Page 225 - In short, we are of opinion that, so far as a treaty made by the United States with any foreign nation can become the subject of judicial cognizance in the courts of this country, it is subject to such acts as Congress may pass for its enforcement, modification, or repeal.
Page 5 - For the preservation and maintenance of existing river and harbor works, and for the prosecution of such projects heretofore authorized as may be most desirable in the interests of commerce and navigation...
Page 83 - And they constitute navigable waters of the United States within the meaning of the acts of Congress, in contradistinction from tiic navigable waters of the States, when they form in their ordinary condition by themselves, or by uniting with other waters, a continued highway over which commerce is or may be carried on with other States or foreign countries in the customary modes in which such commerce is conducted by water.
Page 83 - Those rivers must be regarded as public navigable rivers in law which are navigable in fact. And they are navigable in fact when they are used, or are susceptible of being used, in their ordinary condition, as highways for commerce, over which trade and travel are or may be conducted in the customary modes of trade and travel on water.
Page 11 - The United States High Commissioner shall receive the same compensation as is now received by the Governor General of the Philippine Islands, and shall have such staff and assistants as the President may...
Page 194 - ENGINEERS FOR RIVERS AND HARBORS. The Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors is a permanent body created by the river and harbor act of June 13, 1902. To it are referred for consideration and recommendation all reports upon examinations and surveys provided for by Congress, and all projects or changes in projects for works of river and harbor improvement upon which...
Page 119 - ... under such regulations as may be prescribed by the President of the United States.
Page 7 - Canal from services rendered or materials and supplies furnished to the United States, the Panama Railroad Company, the Canal Zone government, or to their employees, respectively, or to the Panama Government; from hotel and hospital supplies and services; from rentals, wharfage, and like...
Page 196 - Congress that flood control on navigable waters or their tributaries is a proper activity of the Federal Government in cooperation with States, their political subdivisions, and localities thereof...
Page 112 - That in comparing bids and in making awards the board may consider such factors as relative quality and adaptability of supplies or services, the bidder's financial responsibility, skill, experience, record of integrity in dealing, ability to furnish repairs and maintenance services, the time of delivery or performance offered, and whether the bidder has complied with the specifications.