District of Columbia Appropriations

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Page 158 - The Public Library of the District of Columbia was created by act of Congress as a supplement to the public educational system of the District. Accordingly, the...
Page 182 - I thank you very much for this opportunity to appear before the Committee, and I would be happy, with my Legal Counsel, Mr.
Page 970 - This report presented the following conclusions : The present Central Library buildings provide only 35 percent of the space necessary to perform efficiently and adequately the activities now being undertaken, and only 25 percent of the space needed to provide a full range of library services. Public facilities are congested and often uncomfortable. Staff facilities are so cramped that efficient and economic operation is reduced significantly. The separation of Central Library activities among two...
Page 836 - ... paved; and for relief or replacement of undersized or structurally defective sewers within such areas to be paved. Cost estimates were prepared by this department based on extensive experience with similar work. Since sewer will be built in public space, no land or demolition costs are involved.
Page 218 - ... as well as provision for other related services which may later be scheduled for occupancy based on operational needs. Further, it is our understanding that the long-range planning of the Federal Government contemplates using the District Building, so we feel that we should include 128,000 square feet to accommodate the activities now located in the District Building. Pending provision of the needed space in a new building, the additional space requirements must be met by continued use of rental...
Page 59 - My name is OS Colclough. I am provost and dean of faculties of the George Washington University, and I am chairman of the Executive Committee of the National Capital Downtown Committee, Inc., also known as Downtown Progress. As a private nonprofit corporation, organized by the business and civic leadership of Washington, we have invested nearly 8800,000 in an action plan which will lead to the revitalization of the downtown of the Nation's Capital.
Page 283 - Mr. Chairman, we respectfully request the committee's consideration of a proposed appropriation for the District of Columbia court of general sessions for 1964 in the amount of $1,892,000.
Page 315 - WITNESSES WESLEY WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT, BOARD OF EDUCATION DR. CARL F. HANSEN, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS JOHN M. RIECKS, DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS DR. JOSEPH M. CARROLL, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT IN CHARGE OF GENERAL RESEARCH, BUDGET AND LEGISLATION GEORGE ES REYNOLDS, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION GRANVILLE W. WOODSON, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT IN CHARGE OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS CARL C.
Page 754 - The funds to be allocated for cover work will be used for surfacing old concrete streets that are badly cracked in .order to provide a watertight cover. This prevents water from gaining access to the subgrade which would result in rapid deterioration and increased maintenance costs, and necessitate an earlier replacement of the existing pavement. It is reasonable to assume that this type of work extends the life of the pavement by 10 to 15 years and provides improved riding conditions at a minimum...
Page 218 - ... 85,000 square feet for the consolidation of public schools administration now being housed in 15 locations, 6 of which are superannuated, former school buildings...

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