Flood control measures pushed by Congress and White House
June 17 report outlines a planned billion dollar flood control program to restrain the great river and prevent repeats of the disaster that devastated 51x states. President Coolidge and congressional leaders back rapid engineering projects with committees in Washington reviewing proposals for quick enactment and federal support.
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Robinson's Plan for Mississippi River Flood Control Measure
Democratic floor leader urges committees to meet and agree on a flood control bill drafted after a Washington trip. The proposal would create a Mississippi River commission with power to repair and build public works, fund storage reservoirs and levees, and report to Congress. Estimates of total damage from the flood range up to trillions, with rehabilitation favored by Midwestern lawmakers.
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Austin Wilkes Dance Orchestra Sizzles Moose Coluseum
The Austin Wilkes Dance Orchestra brings eleven musicians to Moose Coluseum for a loud Sunday engagement on June 19. Featured are Jack Marehall comedian On or Hubberd, Eddie Conners banjoist, and Boab Armstrong drummer. Vienna serves coffee on street cars six times daily, a claim tied to a Baden der Weln bath project. The text also notes jazz influence and a Western road refrigerations for dining cars.
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