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2*0.3 Vegas - June 21 st, 1936, Hon# I# X* Arnett, Mayor of Las Vegas, Care Mr# J, H, Sown, Las Vegas, Hevada. Referring to the water situation at Las Vegas regarding which a city ordinance was passed to assist , in conserving the water supply and prevent waste: Regular daily measurements which we have been making at the reservoir develops on abnormal amount of water is being drawn from the reserve, particularly during the past two or three days; the measurements yesterday ani today are as follows: June 20th, 11:00AM - 4 ft# 6 in, June 21st, 9:30AM * 4 ft, 8 In# The Big Spring and well are producing their normal flow of water, all of which Is being turned in to the Oity mains, and this supply is being auraented with over one million gallons per day from the pump in the Railroad Yards, Commencing tomorrow morning, we are putting on a regular full time employe to assist the city in enforcing the ordinance which prbhibits useless waste of water, ard will you please have him regularly deputised 'hen he presents himself* This checl er wi 1 canvass the town to cheot up waste of water, and w© will appreciate your assistance to conserve the supply of water for the.common good. Yours very truly, MITER EA Vioe President*