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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated March 21, 1964 reads, "Supervisor Warren M. Dorn discusses new water reclamation project in the Antelope Valley with county officials. Shown, from left, are Dorn; John A. Lambie, county engineering, and Norman S. Johnson, county parks and recreation head." The article partially reads, "A proposed $2.1 million water reclamation project to treat up to 12 million gallons of water daily for use in a massive recreation and industrial project in the Antelope Valley was unveiled today by Warren M. Dorn, chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Aim of the project is to treats [sic] and conserve 3 million gallons of water daily now released to the atmosphere through evaporation, County engineer John A. Lambie said. Joining Dorn and Lambie in the announcement were Norman S. Johnson, director of county parks and recreation." Gentleman on far left is unidentified.
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Dorn, Warren M Los Angeles County (Calif.).--Department of County Engineer--Officials and employees Los Angeles County (Calif.).--Department of Parks and Recreation--Officials and employees County officials and employees--California--Los Angeles County County council members--California--Los Angeles County Water-supply engineering Water reuse Architectural models Valley Times Collection photographs
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