TVA Audit Sparks Debate Over Government Power Plant Policy
Comptroller J R McCarl testifies on TVA accounting and the transfer of government facilities to the Tennessee Valley Authority. He argues the yardstick method inflates costs and supports privatized power when calculating depreciation and value of plant assets. He criticizes TVA bookkeeping as misleading and warns of broader taxation issues and political pressure surrounding federal power programs.
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Roosevelt
Tennessee Valley Authority
Priwer
I. J. R McCarl
United States
Tennessee
MecCarl
Wie
Uae
McCarl
TVA
TVA Directe
Federal
Gov
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Minges
Elettric
Ted
Doctor Morgan
McSwain
McLean
New Jersey
House Committee
Marks New Point in Air History at Boulder Lake
A Douglas amphibian flight from San Diego to Boulder Lake set a new air history mark. The 30th Squadron, 19th Bombardment Group from the United States Army Air Forces landed and took off with ease over Boulder Lake, formed by the 730 foot Boulder Dam. The reservoir stretches 115 miles along the Colorado River, about 80 miles from Las Vegas.
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Boulder Lake
Nineteenth Bombardment Group
United States Army General Headquarters Air Force
Ockwell Field
San Diego
Boulder Dam
Black Canyon
Colorado River
Las Vegas
Ten-Gallon Hats and High Boots Correct Garb
Yakima Washington revived frontier days during a multi day celebration. Automobiles were banned in the streets and attendees wore ten gallon hats and high boots with chin whiskers deemed becoming. The parade featured numerous ex teams from across the country, adding a nostalgic, pictorial scene.
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Yakima Valley
Washington
Yakima
Washington City
Relic of True Cross Found in California Archives
A relic claimed to be the true cross was found in the old San Juan mission archives at Hollister California. Walher Francis Caffrey authenticated the relic with a letter found with it and a confirmation letter from Bishop Johannes Maria Odin of the Rome missions. The missive was addressed to Bishop Thadeus M of Monterey around 1852.
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California
Hollister
Calif
Christ
Old San Juan Mission
Walher Francis Caffrey
Johannes Maria Odin
Conference of Missions
Rome
Thaddeus, ©. M
Monterey
Catches Record Sea Bass at Santa Catalina Island
Wilbur White weighs a world record white sea bass at Santa Catalina Island. The fish tipped the scale at 5244 pounds.
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Wilbur White
Santa Catalina Island
Alberta university develops tree bearing nineteen fruits
A fruit tree in Edmonton grown by the provincial horticultural department of an Alberta university of agriculture carries twenty varieties of apples and crabapples on a single tree, enabling multiple harvests from one plant.
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Edmonton
Alta
Horticultural Department
Alberta University of Agriculture
Uncommon Sense on Education and Women in Modern Life
A reflective voice argues against corporal punishment and praises professional teaching. It contrasts old pay with current value, urges ambition and self–improvement, and warns of wasted years without direction. The essay then surveys women's changing roles, noting broader opportunities, work equality in shops and departments, and shifting social expectations.
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