whether to own and operate an electric service themselves or turn it over to private investors. The recent floods which devastated thousands of suare miles in New England are evidence enough that rather than curtailing operations like the TVA, the Government should be encouraged to undertake similar projects in other areas of our country. Just as President Hoover's promise of a "chicken in every pot" in the 1930's did not come to pass, we in the CIO do not feel that the Hoover Commission's recommendations regarding power development will provide the necessary power for our expanding economy. Mr. JONES. Now, is there anybody else who would like to testify? (No response.) Mr. JONES. That concludes the schedule of witnesses we had for today. Before we adjourn for the day I want to express for myself and for the committee our appreciation and our gratitude for the kindness that we have experienced and the part of the TVA officials, the chambers of commerce, the mayors, and the splendid witnesses who have appeared and cooperated so well with the committee in the conduct of its official business. I want to express to you all our sincere thanks for your cordial treatment that you have extended to us on every occasion here. I always like to come home. You have been mighty sweet and mighty kind. The committee stands adjourned. Mr. LIPSCOMB. Mr. Chairman, I want to add to your statement and thank you as chairman for the opportunity to come into your district. I am gratified to know that your constituents think so much of you, because I am sure your colleagues in Congress do, too. Mr. JONES. Thank you very much. Mr. LIPSCOMB. I have enjoyed the hospitality here. Thank you very much, and the committee will stand adjourned until 9:30 a. m. tomorrow at Memphis, Tenn., in the Federal Building. (Whereupon, at 4:30 p. m., the committee adjourned until 9:30 a. m. the following day, Thursday, November 3, 1955, at Memphis, Tenn.) The following is a list of persons to whom invitations were sent to testify at Muscle Shoals: Letters of invitation were sent to members of congressional delegation, Mr. Thomas Martin, chairman of the board, Alabama Power Co., and Governor James Folsom. The letters to the congressional delegation read as follows: "DEAR SIR: As you know, this subcommittee is conducting hearings on the Hoover Commission Report on Water Resources and Power. "The subcommittee has scheduled a hearing for November 1 and 2 in the TVA chemical plant auditorium at Muscle Shoals, Ala., with particular reference to the Hoover Commission recommendations with respect to TVA. "This is to invite you to appear at the hearing as a witness on the Hoover report. I look forward to your participation. "With warm personal regards, I am "(Signed) ROBERT E. JONES, M. C." The letter to Mr. Martin reads as follows: "DEAR MR. MARTIN: As you may know, this subcommittee is conducting hearings in various parts of the country on the Hoover Commission Report on Water Resources and Power. "The subcommittee is holding a hearing at Muscle Shoals on November 1 and 2, and I extend a cordial invitation for you or your representative to testify at the hearing. It will be held in the auditorium of the TVA chemical plant at Wilson Dam. "Please let me know whether you can accept this invitation and which day you would prefer to appear. "(Signed) ROBERT E. JONES, M. C." The letter to Governor Folsom reads as follows: "SIR: As you know, this subcommittee is conducting hearings on the Hoover Commission Report on Water Resources and Power. On November 1 and 2, the subcommittee will hold a hearing at Muscle Shoals on the Hoover recommendations with respect to TVA and we are extremely anxious to have you as a witness. The hearing will be held in the auditorium of the TVA chemical plant at Wilson Dam. "Mr. William Wise, staff director, is coming to Alabama early next week and will contact you at your office in Montgomery. He will supply you with the necessary details. "In sincerely hope you can accept this invitation. "With warm personal regards, I am EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF THE GOVERNMENT (Water Resources and Power Report) PART 6-Memphis, Tenn. -U.S. Congress. House. HEARINGS BEFORE A SPECIAL SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS. EIGHTY-FOURTH CONGRESS FIRST SESSION NOVEMBER 3 AND 4, 1955 Printed for the use of the Committee on Government Operations 56-61075 тделете 10,19546 70818 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE WASHINGTON: 1956 WILLIAM L. DAWSON, Illinois II CLARE E. HOFFMAN, Michigan Statement of- Page Ames, Charles T., manager, electric department, city of Holly Springs, 1100 Cole, John P., statistician, Association of Southeastern Railroads; 1072 Hardin, Brig. Gen. John R., United States Army, division engineer, Lower Mississippi Valley division, Corps of Engineers, and presi- Henking, Dana M., Memphis, Tenn., president, Propeller Club of the 1058 Jones, Floyd, manager, Gibson County Electric Membership Corp., 1132 McCourt, W. E., Jr., Greenville, Miss., secretary-treasurer, Greenville 1105 Mitten, Robert, attorney, Illinois Central Railroad Co., Chicago, Ill. 1095 1124 1054 1115 Taylor, Tyre, general counsel, Southern States Industrial Council_ Winter, Everett T., St. Louis, Mo., executive vice president, Mississippi Wright, Ervin H., manager Southwest Tennessee Electric Member- 1137 Cole, John P., statistician, Association of Southeastern Railroads: Computation of annual cost of Federal aid to navigation on se- Excerpt from computation of annual cost of Federal aid to navi- 1074 Excerpt from progress report of the Domestic Land and Water 1073 Jones, Floyd, manager, Gibson County Electric Membership Corp., Jones, Hon. Robert E., a Representative in Congress from the State of Alabama, and chairman, Special Subcommittee on Water Resources 1059 1132 |