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Page 1 - That penstocks or other similar facilities adapted to possible future use in the development of hydroelectric power shall be installed in any dam herein authorized when approved by the Secretary of War upon the recommendation of the Chief of Engineers and of the Federal Power Commission...
Page 6 - ... where real estate is actually invaded by superinduced additions of water, earth, sand, or other material, or by having any artificial structure placed on it, so as to effectually destroy or impair its usefulness, it is a taking within the meaning of the constitution...
Page 2 - I would like to call the attention of the members of the committee to the fact that this bill is a preparatory bill. It authorizes the departments to negotiate with the owners of the canal, but they must come back to Congress before any expenditure can be made and for the approval of any negotiations which they agree to.
Page 6 - STATEMENT OF HON. CLARENCE CANNON, A REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF MISSOURI Mr. CANNON. Mr. Chairman...
Page 2 - ... be settled under the provisions of existing law. These damages are small with respect to the total cost to the United States of the project as a whole but are serious with respect to the drainage districts affected, particularly under present economic conditions. It is my view that the equity in these cases merits the consideration of Congress, through legislation to authorize the appraisal of the damage when incurred and the payment of just compensation therefor. The CHAIRMAN.
Page 4 - After due consideration of the foregoing reports, I recommend that the project for the improvement of the upper Mississippi River from the mouth of the Missouri to Minneapolis be adopted as follows : " 'A channel of 9 feet depth and of adequate width will be provided between the mouth of the Missouri and the Northern Pacific Railroad bridge at Minneapolis, Minn., by the construction of a system of locks and dams, supplemented by dredging in accordance...
Page 6 - It is my view that the equity in these cases merits the consideration of Congress, through legislation to authorize the appraisal of the damage when incurred, and the payment of just compensation therefor. The Committee on Rivers and Harbors of the House of Representatives subsequently requested this report.
Page 2 - ... same as the intent and purpose of the amendment suggested by Dr. Scott? Mrs. BOLTON. I have only heard one reading, but the general trend was that. Senator HILL. The general trend was that? Mrs. BOLTON. Yes. Senator HILL. Thank you. Secretary PATTERSON. I have the Surgeon General here, Mr. Chairman, and I would like to have the committee hear him. The CHAIRMAN. Senator Burton? Senator BURTON. Mr. Secretary, is there any other branch of the military service of the Army where we now rely upon volunteers...