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Appeal for Fair Compensation: Hochatown Residents Seek Assistance from Honorable Carl Albert

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_15_9_3_0008

Dates

  • June 01, 1962
  • 87th (1961-1963)

Scope and Contents

The letters are from residents of Hochatown, Oklahoma, expressing concern about the government's acquisition of land for the Broken Bow Reservoir project. They feel that the prices being offered for their property are inadequate and are seeking assistance in getting fair compensation. They are reaching out to Carl Albert for help in ensuring they receive just offers for their homes and land. Colonel Howard W. Penney, District Engineer, has promised to provide full details of the Government's proposal by June 20th.

Creator

Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000

Congress 87th (1961-1963)

Policy Area Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States

Tribal AffiliationNon-Specified Non-Specified
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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