Public ownership of water resources.

AuthorLa Follette, Robert M.
Position1922 - Brief article

February 1922

If the United States government or the states controlled the water power resources, there would be no public anxiety over a shortage of coal. The nation or the states could supply electric current generated from water power for light, heat, and power. "White coal" would take the place of black coal and the needs of the people in the large cities would be met...

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