Mahon, George H , and Keith Mainland 1971-08-00
In this taped telephone conversation with F. A. Rayner in Lubbock, Congressman George Mahon and his assistant, Keith Mainland, review the history of appropriations for the study of water importation to West Texas. Clarification of the various studies and their purposes are made.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: George H. Mahon and Keith Mainland
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: August 1971
Location: Lubbock and Washington, D.C.
Interviewer: F. A. Rayner
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Explanation of taped telephone conversation,
Origin of concern about water supply explained,
Recalls unsuccessful attempt for appropriation to study water importation in 1940s,
Missouri River Basin discussed,
Appropriation to study water importation of mid-1960s,
Mississippi River Basin a factor,
Department of Interior and Army Engineers to conduct study,
Examines expansion of study to involve political questions,
Review of WPA reports,
Clarification of appropriations,
President Nixon’s visit described,
Review of appropriations, 1967-71,
Evaluation of River Basin Study appropriations,
Interim Report on joint Corp-Bureau study findings,
Mahon cited as only representative from 19th District,
NASA study.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1940s-1971
Bulk Dates: 1960s-1971
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