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Water power and flood control spur national progress
The article argues that cheap hydroelectric power is essential for U S growth, urging study of run off and flood prevention. It notes 70 million acres of swamp land become productive through drainage, with $700 million in value added, while flood damages exceed $100 million yearly. It highlights a coordinated twelve‑part national plan by key agencies and cites water as crucial for domestic supply.
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United States
Reclamation Service
Forest, Service
Weather Bureau
Geological Survey