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2 v. bound together. [29, 107 p.] "Complete bibliography, References, Engineer's Studies and reports, and sidelights on the efforts to establish the government in industry--with a complete index."--2nd title pageAlternate title: Boulder Dam : from the origin of the idea to the Swing-Johnson Bill. Edited by Frank Bohn.BOULDER CANYON DAM The Essence of the Swing-Johnson Bill Edited by FRANK BOHN Supporting evidence for the statements contained herein may be found in the official documents, engineers’ reports, charts, maps and other authoritative and official informa­tion compiled in a more comprehensive form and entitled: BOULDER DAM TheELEVEN POINTS The following pages contain the facts as to the pro­posals urged in Congress for the development of the Colorado River at National expense. There are many angles, and the documents are voluminous, but the principles involved may be summarized in a few paragraphs. 1. There is danger of property loss in the Imperial Valley in California from Colorado River floods. Flood protection is essential to the well-being of the people of that valley. 2. Boulder Dam is not primarily for flood con­trol. It has three great purposes for which it is alleged a high dam is essential: First, storage of water for irri­gation in the Imperial Valley; second, the fur

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