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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1962

Page

2

New Water Projects Packaged for Federal Review

Washington AP reports two sets of proposed water channel projects for Texas and nearby areas. The first group includes 16 diversions and 125 foot wide channels at Palacios with total federal costs around 145 million. A second list covers 20 projects to enlarge, deepen or maintain basins with an estimated federal cost near 404 million. Congress may authorize an omnibus flood control and navigation bill this year.

Washington Army Board of Water Engineers Tivers Harbors Gulf Palacios Tex Lanagort South North Fork San Gabriel River Texas Secula Pine Collier Creeks Sanders Creek Pat Mayse Big Pine Creek Big Pine Clear Fork Braz Abilene Elm Creek

Texas Building Sets New State Construction Record

In Texas last year total construction valuations reached a new peak, led by residential work at 52 percent and nonresidential activity near the year’s top level. Projections from Federal housing officials and the bureau anticipate 6 to 10 percent growth in 1962, with major projects including flood control levees and drainage works.

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Trolley Service Ends In Washington Amid Nostalgia

Washington observes the termination of trolley service with last cars due after midnight near the Navy Yard. Citizens recall historic streetcars, while officials pursue conversion to bus lines as part of widening highway plans and suburban growth.

Washington Potomac Washingtonian Navy Yard Abraham Lincoln White House Pennsylvania Avenue Theodore Roosevelt Ristices Congress District of Columbia O. Roy Chalk

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