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Mr* Win. Reinhardt December 11, 1951 6. few of them and make examples of them by a "stiff fine" and see that those matters were given publicity. I do not think they are going to do anything along this line. The next question was whether they could persuade Senator McCarran to do anything looking toward definite action by Mr. Larson, or the Colorado River Commission, or the lessees at Henderson, and it was agreed that the Chamber of Commerce and various service organizations and individuals would wire the Senator and that Mr. Cory would go up this week and discuss the matter with him. It was also agreed that the Chamber of Commerce and the various service organizations would at once begin a campaign to impress upon the people the potential drought situations in Las Vegas for this coming summer. Z told them that we had sat in several meetings where we had been given the same kind of assurance and nothing ever happened but if they actually started things along that line and X was convinced they were sincere in their efforts, X would recommend the application be dismissed, with the distinct understanding that if they did not continue their efforts that we would file a new application and press it to a hearing and decision. Later I talked to Mr. Allen, ChsLrsaan of the Public Service Commission of Nevada, who stated that in view of his engagements, the hearing would go on January 22nd as heretofore advised. EEB:AF B. S. Bennett