River water treaty urged after Phoenix conference
F. DeArmond of the Colorado River Commission reported to the Chamber of Commerce on the Phoenix meeting. He said the goal was a treaty with Mexico to define each nation's rights in cross border waters, with Texas pushing for border storage dams to aid irrigation amid low Rio Grande flows. The Phoenix conference was described as helpful and encouraging.
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F. DeArmond
Colorado River Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Phoenix
DeArmond
Mexico
Colorado River
Rio Grande
Texas
Road realignment underway in Death Valley area
Borax Company line is being re aligned and new poles set as state highway forces reconstruct a several mile stretch of the secondary highway from the Monument line toward the Junction. The project aims to remove sharp turns and improve access to Scotty's Castle, a world famous structure, with park officials supervising continuing improvements.
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Borax Company
Death Valley
Monumnt
Scotty’s Castle
Park
Public Service Commission reviews bus schedule cuts Las Vegas to Boulder City
Nevada public service panel considers Interstate Transit Lines plan to drop two daily schedules between Las Vegas and Boulder City effective July 16, 1938. Protests must be filed with the Commission before July 11, 1938.
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Public Service Commission of Nevada
Interstate Transit Lines
Las Vegas
Boulder City
Commission
Death Valley Highway Re-routed and Surfacing Planned
A Nevada state highway stretch from Beatty to the state line is being surfaced with a revised alignment. The new route runs almost due south from Beatty, avoiding heavy grades and shortening the trip into Death Valley via Daylight Pass. Construction is by Jack Casson Contracting Company of Hayward, California.
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Nevada
Beatty
Death Valley
Reno
Tonopah
Goldfield
Daylight Pass
The
Jack Casson
Castle Road upgrade eases trip from valley to Scotty's
The improvement from the valley to Scotty's makes travel to the famous Castle easier and more enjoyable. It is estimated the enhanced route will attract more visitors to and through the landmark.
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Scotty's
Mountain Picnic Space Reserved
Reservations are now being received for group picnic areas in Kyle Canyon and Deer Creek camps. Several organizations have used this service this summer and are assured of space when their outing is scheduled. Write to the Forest Ranger to make advance reservations and arrange special needs.
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Kyle Canyon
Deer Creek
No Fireworks Ban Near Mt Charleston During Holidays
Forest Ranger R C Anderson announces a fireworks ban across mountain areas including Kyle Canyon and Deer Creek to prevent fires in dry conditions. Violators will be prosecuted. Kyle Canyon Trailer Camp near the Ranger Station opens with 17 units and free trailer use this week.
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Mt. Charleston
R. C. Anderson
Forest Ranger
Kyle Canyon
Deer Creek
Kyle Canyon Ranger Station
Forest Service
New Chamber Adds Members At Breakfast Meeting
At Tuesday’s Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce breakfast, Alcazar Apartments and G. K. Faber of 221 North Fifth Street were approved by the membership for inclusion in the commercial body.
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Las Vegas
Valley Power Line Progress in Moapa and Rio Virgin Valleys
Rapid progress on the Moapa and Rio Virgin power distribution project, with a meeting including H. W. Crozier and W. H. Lyon approving upper Moapa Valley inclusion. Plans outline 86 miles of lines from Glendale to Overton, Lake Mead, and surrounding areas, plus contracts with Lincoln County District and Nevada for Boulder Dam power.
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Moapa
Rio Virgin
H. W. Crozier
Overtoa
Moapa Valley
Mr. Crozier
W. H. Lyon
Messrs Geo. Baldwin
Arthur Doty
Wm. Livingston
Co. B. Phillips
Guy Doty
C. A. Murphy
McKay
Merrifield
Lincoln County Power District
Glendale
Overton
Lake Mead
Ed. W. Clark
C. F. DeArmond
Colorado River Commission
J. H. Buehler
Lincoln County
Clarence A. Lewis
John E. Whipple
Boulder Dam
State of Nevada
Nevada
Monte Carlo Court Membership Application Referred
The Monte Carlo Court membership application for Mike Paps on South Main near Fifth Street was received and referred to the committee.
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Mittee
Monte Carlo Court
Mike Paps
South Main
Fifth Street
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Rambler
Commercal
Bunkerville
Mesquite
McKay Ranch
Crozier
Rural Electrification Bureau
Washington
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