Defending Tacoma’s Engineering Foothold
The Chamber of Commerce rallies to stop the federal government from shifting a key engineering office to Seattle.
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Secretary Sinclair of the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce traveled to Seattle today to meet with Major Kutz, the chief government engineer for this district, to formally protest the removal of the branch office currently presided over by Mr. Ricksecker. A telegram of protest was also sent to Kutz by Congressman Cushman after he interviewed the head engineer in Washington, D.C., who claimed the decision was left entirely to Kutz's discretion. This office has been based in Tacoma for years and serves as the natural headquarters for engineering projects on the national park and other kindred developments. There appears to be no reason for the office's closure other than to satisfy the professional rivalry of Seattle.
“There appears to be no reason for closing the office here, it is argued, except to satisfy the rivalry of Seattle.”
The century-old 'Tacoma vs. Seattle' rivalry over civic resources and government representation continues to define Puget Sound regional politics.
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