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Las Vegas - August 21, 1934 W 23-6 Mr.Lee S. Scott, Secretary Public Service Commission Carson City, Nevada My dear Mr. Scott: Referring to our interview Saturday in reference to request for increase in water rates covering cooling plants: As requested, I herewith enclose a list of those using cooling plants within the city of Las Vegas. Am sorry I was unable to see you again Monday, but was called home suddenly and left there about noon, arriving here Monday forenoon. Any further information or matters to De attended to at this end of the line concerning our request, if you will kindly advise me I will see that they are prosecuted at once, as it is very necessary that something be done for the conservation of our water here in Las Vegas. The continued use of these refrigerators keeps our water supply in dangerous condition at all times, although the ordinance passed by the City Commissioners has had a very helpful effect on conserving enough water so when not in use we will be able our reservoir. to store some in I am With very kind regards to Mr. Shaughnessy and yourself, Yours very truly, WALTER R. BRACKEN Vice-President
