Arkansas valley authority 9 states need AVA, asserts congressman. RAIN Ja 25, 1941 p.4, Western water parley opens with five governors attending. Post F 7, 1941 p.1 Thirteen states declare for water independence. Post F 8, 1941 p.1 Water parley votes solid against AVA. RMN F 8, 1941 p.1 Johnson asserts AVA would slash electricity cost. Post F 20, 1941 p.8 3 Coloradans in house are foes of AVA. RMN jj, 1941 p.41