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LAS VEGAS LAND AND WATER COMPANY Omaha -February 2 9, 1952 704-35 Mr. W. H. Johnson - Las Vegas, Nev.i (CC - Mr. E. E. Bennett - Los Angeles, Calif. Mr. Wm. Reinhardt - Los Angeles, Calif. Mr. W. H. Hulsizer) Your letter February 19, 1952, file W 23-6 to Mr. E. E. Bennett. The data contained therein has been verified with simlliar data of record in this office and the following dis­crepancies are called to your attention. Pa&S,, Total revenues year 1950 shown as $221,144 which should be $222,144. Expen s es supervi sory ..and of fie. e: ~~ 1950 1951 As shown $29,028 $42,878 As reported in exhibits as Las Vegas Office Expense 50.719 44,422 Difference $ 1*691 $ 1,544 This expense for the year 1950 was reported in ex­hibit "M" and for the year 1951 in exhibit sent to Mr. E. E. Bennett with my letter of February 26, 1952. It is apparent that principal difference represents contributions to Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and Community Chest and dues paid the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. Regarding amounts listed under "Extraordinary Expenses!! and deducted from the total expense for the year 1951, the actual book figure charged to operating expenses on replace­ments of water lines amounts to $6,477.74, whereas you report these expenses as retirements in the amount of $7,328. DetaiiyP of amounts charged in accounts will also be found in exhibit of Operation and Maintenance Expense furnished Mr. E. E. Bennett with my letter of February 26, 1952. Description of Column Headings Page 8 Year As Shown 5,291 As Reported in Annual Reports to P. 3. 0. N. 5,297 No. of Customers 1944