Private power interest against administration flood control and power bill, Rep. Rankin. Washington D.C. June 28. Appearing before the Senate agriculture today, Rep. John E. Rankin of Mississippi, declared that private power interests are opposing the administration's flood control and power bill because "they don't want to give electricity to the American people at what its worth" He added "they know it would control floods, better than ever before, and improve navigation, but still they are in opposition to the bill". 6/28/37