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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Bruce Olsen supports legislation to increase benefits for student veterans.
- Date:
- 1974-02-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter supports bill to extend G.I. Bill benefits for student.
- Date:
- 1974-02-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Dinneen urges speed-limiting devices and G.I. Bill cost-of-living increase.
- Date:
- 1974-02-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Jones thanks Garner for support of veteran education benefits extension.
- Date:
- 1974-02-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_28_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter Exchange Regarding Impeachment Proceedings and other National Issues between Congressman James R. Jones and Mr. Carl T. Etter
- Date:
- 1974-02-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Acknowledges receipt of request, supports bill, asks for information sharing.
- Date:
- 1974-02-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_24_0050
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- 1974 Congressional Report: Enhancing Education and Rehabilitation Benefits for Vietnam-era Veterans
- Date:
- 1974-02-22
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Bruce Murray urges Congressman Jones to support bill extending G.I. Bill benefits for veterans.
- Date:
- 1974-02-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Jones acknowledges support for veterans' disability compensation legislation.
- Date:
- 1974-02-25
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Jones thanks Alderson for support and promises to consider veterans' bills.
- Date:
- 1974-02-25
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare, Labor and Employment
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["Bruce Olsen wrote to Congressman James R. Jones to express his support for legislation to increase allowance benefits for veterans in college and extend their entitlement period. Congressman Jones acknowledged receipt of the letter and shared Olsen's concerns. He mentioned a bill introduced by Senator Hartke addressing the financial problems of student veterans, which is pending in the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs. Jones assured Olsen that he would keep his views in mind when the bill reaches the House floor. Olsen also urged Jones to support increasing Veterans educational allowances and extending the limitation period for completing education. Olsen indicated that he would reconsider his request if there were overriding reasons for not supporting the increases."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Bruce Olsen supports legislation to increase benefits for student veterans.")
![["The document is in response to a request for support of a bill to extend G.I. Bill benefits. The bill, S. 2784, aims to extend benefit entitlement from 8 to 10 years. The sender, James R. Jones, assures the recipient that their views will be considered when H.R. 12628, a similar bill, comes to a vote. The recipient is a student who is currently only able to attend college part-time due to work obligations, and they are requesting support for the bill to extend benefits beyond their entitlement expiration in May 1975."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Letter supports bill to extend G.I. Bill benefits for student.")
![["The document from Mike Dinneen to Representative James R. Jones discusses two main issues. Firstly, Dinneen suggests installing a speed-limiting device in vehicles to address speeding concerns. Secondly, he urges Jones to vote for a cost-of-living increase in the G.I. Bill due to inflation affecting veterans and their families. Dinneen shares his personal financial struggles and academic achievements to illustrate the impact of inflation on veterans. He hopes that his letter will be helpful to Jones in making a decision on these important issues."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Dinneen urges speed-limiting devices and G.I. Bill cost-of-living increase.")
![["The document is from James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, to Godfrey Garner thanking him for his support of legislation to extend Veteran's education benefits for two additional years. Jones expresses his support for the legislation and mentions working with the House Committee to bring it to a vote quickly. Garner had written to Jones expressing the need for the extension of benefits due to financial difficulties while attending school. Garner is hopeful for Jones' help in passing the bill and requests a response on the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Jones thanks Garner for support of veteran education benefits extension.")
![["The document is a letter from Congressman James R. Jones in response to a letter from Carl T. Etter regarding his opinions on impeachment and other national issues. Jones explains the process of impeachment investigations and expresses his intention to keep an open mind based on legal evidence. Etter's letter includes his concerns about the Watergate scandal, the media's coverage of it, and his views on political morality and freedom of the press. Etter criticizes the handling of the Watergate scandal and expresses support for President Nixon."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_28_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Exchange Regarding Impeachment Proceedings and other National Issues between Congressman James R. Jones and Mr. Carl T. Etter")
![["The document acknowledges receipt of a request to support Senator Cranston's bill to extend G.I. benefits. The writer supports a similar bill that passed in the House and thanks the sender for their input. The document also asks for the information to be shared with others."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Acknowledges receipt of request, supports bill, asks for information sharing.")
![["Congressman James R. Jones reported on the House of Representatives voting to pass the Veterans' Education and Rehabilitation Amendments of 1974 on February 19, 1974. The bill includes provisions such as increased educational assistance allowances, extended eligibility for training, and support for widows of veterans. The aim is to provide Vietnam-era veterans with the necessary resources to further their education and employment opportunities in light of inflation and rising costs. Jones emphasizes the importance of supporting those who have served their country and highlights the benefits of increased educational and vocational assistance for society as a whole."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_24_0050_thumbnail.jpg "1974 Congressional Report: Enhancing Education and Rehabilitation Benefits for Vietnam-era Veterans")
![["Bruce Murray writes to Congressman James R. Jones urging support for Senator Cranston's bill to extend G.I. Bill benefits. Murray, a navy veteran, shares his personal experience and highlights the importance of extending entitlement for educational benefits. Congressman Jones acknowledges Murray's letter and assures him of his support for the bill, emphasizing the benefits it would provide for veterans like Murray. Murray urges Congressman Jones to vote for the passage of the bill, emphasizing its importance for veterans and the country as a whole."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Bruce Murray urges Congressman Jones to support bill extending G.I. Bill benefits for veterans.")
![["The document is a response from Congressman James R. Jones to a letter from Mr. William B. Lindley urging support for legislation to increase veterans' disability compensation. Congressman Jones acknowledges the concern and informs Mr. Lindley that the bills are pending in the respective committees. He assures Mr. Lindley that he will follow the progress of the bills and be responsive to the needs of veterans. The document also includes a request from Mr. Lindley for Congressman Jones to introduce legislation to support the bills and to prevent any reduction in personal compensation due to an increase in social security benefits."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Jones acknowledges support for veterans' disability compensation legislation.")
![["The document is a response from Congressman James R. Jones to Sherman Alderson, acknowledging receipt of his letter urging support for upcoming veterans' bills. Congressman Jones expresses appreciation for the concern and assures Alderson that he will carefully consider the bills and continue to be responsive to the needs of veterans."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Jones thanks Alderson for support and promises to consider veterans' bills.")