A reprint of a front page editorial that appeared in the News and Press of Darlington, South Carolina entitled "Santee-Cooper Controversy." The editorial concerns the battle over the acquisition of the electric properties near Columbia by the South Carolina Public Service Authority. The editorial voices support for the acquisition for the benefit of South Carolina and its residents.
A letter for Senator Maybank to thank him for considering an investigation for a deepening, widening, and straightening project for the Cooper River by the United States Army Engineers.
A request from Senator Maybank that he be advised in advance before hearings are held before the Subcommittee on Appropriations of Rivers and Harbors. The South Carolina Public Service Authority especially wanted to be heard along with the Army Engineers.
A letter from U.S. Public Health Medical Director, Louis L. Williams Jr., informing Senator Maybank about his letter sent to the Surgeon General about South Carolina needing more financial support from the government to effectively start the steps for malaria control.
A letter from Senator Maybank concerning the authorization bill for the Rivers and Harbors Committee of the House of Representatives and why the Santee and Congaree Rivers were not included.
Correspondence concerning a request by Senator Burnet R. Maybank for a report from the Federal Power Commission concerning the combined savings of the South Carolina Public Service Authority and the properties known as the South Carolina Gas and Electric Company headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina. The report is compiled and sent to Senator Maybank in response to his request.
A six-page pamphlet created by the South Carolina Public Service Authority to educate the general populace about the Santee-Cooper project and especially the acquisition of the South Carolina Electric and Gas Company and the Lexington Water Power Company.
A seven-page address sent by James H. Hammond, Chairman of the South Carolina Public Service Authority, to members of the South Carolina General Assembly concerning legislation to permit the acquisition of properties belonging to the South Carolina Electric and Gas Company by the Authority. The Chairman addresses a number of commonly voiced objections to the acquisition, including competition with private entities, the creation of a monopoly, the sales price of the acquisition, harm to the war effort, and the overall benefit to the people of South Carolina. The Chairman concludes by urging the members of the General Assembly to vote in favor of its passage.
Correspondence between Maybank and Heyward concerning a conference meeting in Washington, D.C., to make an appeal about adequate malaria control for the Santee-Cooper project and the need for their support to the U.S. Public Health Service.