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Jadwin backs Potomac permit to study Great Falls power
Maj. Gen. Jadwin urged a preliminary permit for Potomac River Corporation to investigate hydro power at Great Falls, with dam plans on the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers. The Federal Power Commission noted parallel reports from the War Department and park planners, signaling power and park development can proceed together.
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Washington
Edgar Jadwin
U. 8
S. A
Potomac River Corporation
Great Falls
Potomac
Shenandoah
Federal Power Commission
National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Jadwin
Congress
Brehon Somervell
War Department
Somervell
Glen E. Edgerton
Power Commission
Commission
Potomac River
Messrs. Stineman and Quick
High Island
Plummers Island
South Branch Power Co
Chain Bridge
Potomac Corporation
Harpers Ferry
Chief of Engineers
Potomacsive Corporation
Eee
Secretar War, Interior and Agriculture
Wilbur
National Capital Park and Planning Commisson
Great Falla