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Pace 2. Colonel Clark mentioned a very late report from Henderson, saying that their report for September showed a monthly average use of about 6 MGD only; yet it was reported that the townsite at Henderson used 1000 gallons per capita per day in September- an immense amount of water; that the delivery rate of the 40-inch pipe line was 30 MGD; that it was reasonable not to expect too much additional use of water by the industries at Henderson because the power avail­able for new operations was almost nil, most of it having already been allocated; with only a small growth in the use of water at Henderson, we might take a chance— a busineee man’s chance— in getting 15 MGD over the next ten years. Mr. Reinhardt then said that the last mentioned point was important— i.e. just what amount of water could be assured the District as a guarantee which would back up the assets for the bonds. Questioned as to wastage, he said that it was believed 3 MGD were wasted, and 3 MGD could be saved by installation of meters. Mr. Bennett said that the installation of meters bill lost out at the last legislature due to opposition of Clark County, Mr. Reinhardt asked about the Lanham bill, which ,(heretofore) dispensed grants for public works- Senator M. replied that the Lanham bill was now dead. Mr. Bennett mentioned the G&H report, and his belief that the District could never pay for the project as outlined to cost Some 5 or 6 millions. Mr. Campbell replied, that the District must get the PSC to approve a schedule of water rates, in advance, he hoped, since the income from the rates must be displayed to prospective bond buyers for their information. Mr. Reinhardt said the L&W Co was about to ask for an increase in water rates from the PSC of Nevada— but not as much as from $2 to 13 per month; that even then, the rates in L.A. would be found higher. Colonel Chiekering protested the amount of $2,000,000 donation from the Base as very much more than any one had concieved. Mr. Cashman asked the Senator what he could do for us. The Senator made some general replies, saying he had learned a lot at this conference, and that he would like to help work it out, but wanted it to stem through him alone. Should Las Vegas Valley be declared a defense area, then ijfcmey would be quickly available for such work. Mr. Campbell reiterated that in talking with Colonel Mason, of the Base, it was believed a wise move to start at the top with Senator McCarren and work down the channels, although papers had already been started up the channels, Mr. Bennett believed that his Company could carry on thru the next summer, but felt that was about all the development that their wells would take; that they were about to test out the capacity of some of their wells very soon. Senator McCarren said he was much concerned over his running for re-election and very probably would have no time for this mission until after Nov. 15- at which time he would ask that copies of all papers, reports, etc. affecting his actions with the Pentagon, etc., might be forwarded to his Washington office. Copy of the Enabling Act, etc. The meeting ended about 3:45 P.M., with the Senator being asked to handle the publicity, if any, concerning what went on, and then only in generalities. HFC