11/06/1951
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"It is ordered as follows: The penultimate paragraph of Executive Order No. 9898 of October 14, 1947, which suspends until July 1, 1948, the eight-hour law as to all work performed by laborers and mech..."
"There is an urgent need for this structure, not only from the standpoint of flood control, but also to provide additional electric energy and conservation of water to meet growing demands in the area."
"I recommend therefore that the Congress expand the present authorization for the construction of Folsom Dam."
"The Corps of Engineers should therefore be given funds to start building the dam at once under the authority of existing legislation."