Why No Dam Sparks War of Words in Warren
Bob Walsh argues that water and ice damage blame should be spread beyond officials and that Warren opposed building a dam before and after the war. He contends many residents, elected and otherwise, hindered construction by resisting surveys and studies rather than working to resolve the issue.
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Warren
Ohio River
Allegheny River
Army
Warren Council
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Clean Streams
Fear drives Warren dam opposition and fluoridation halt
The piece argues fear fuels public stalling on building a dam and fluoridation. It contends promoters misled residents about river transport gains and dam benefits, cites engineers’ rebuttals, and dismisses fears of riff-raff and mud from a lake as unfounded.
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Warren
Here
New York State Canal
Editorial on dam opposition and public apathy in Warren
The editor decries public apathy and weak leadership delaying a Northwestern Pennsylvania dam project. He complains engineers fail to inform the public and laments opposition from Warren leaders and business interests while noting Congressmen and Indians influence stymie progress. He urges active citizen push and strategic lobbying to secure funding and compensation.
Local push urged to secure funds for missing projects
Citizens are urged to rally support and press public officials to secure appropriations for stalled local projects. The piece notes congress is unlikely to act without active involvement from affected residents to push the initiative forward.
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Congress
It Adds Up To Political Gridlock Over Dam Debate
The text argues that too few people support the dam and too many oppose it, including in Washington. It suggests resolving groups unite to investigate the bias and remove a major blockade hindering project progress.
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