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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Murray urged support for bill, Jones responded with gratitude and update.
- Date:
- 1974-02-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Manships wrote to Congressman Jones supporting G.I. Bill extension, acknowledged.
- Date:
- 1974-02-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_28_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Well Wishes and Support from Congressman James R. Jones to Hospitalized Ms. Yla Eason
- Date:
- 1974-02-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Education, Higher--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_24_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Discussion on Drug Abuse in the Military: A 1974 Meeting in Tulsa County Library
- Date:
- 1974-02-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Barr urged support for veterans' compensation, Jones promised to follow progress.
- Date:
- 1974-03-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Jones thanks Mr. Goodwin for supporting veterans' disability compensation.
- Date:
- 1974-03-11
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Jones thanks Edwards for support of bill providing veteran tuition assistance.
- Date:
- 1974-03-11
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Request for support of HR 1039, updates on military retiree benefits.
- Date:
- 1974-03-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Crain wrote to Jones about G.I. Bill, Jones supports veterans.
- Date:
- 1974-03-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman thanks Ron Gill for update on GI education benefits.
- Date:
- 1974-03-19
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["Raymond E. Murray wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones urging his support for S. 2784, a bill to extend entitlement for G.I. Bill benefits. Congressman Jones responded, acknowledging receipt of the letter and informing Murray that a similar bill, H.R. 12628, had been passed by the House with his support. Jones thanked Murray for sharing his views."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Murray urged support for bill, Jones responded with gratitude and update.")
![["Mr. and Mrs. Manship wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones urging support for Senator Cranston's bill to extend G.I. Bill benefits. Congressman Jones acknowledged their letter and informed them that a similar bill had been passed by the House, increasing benefits and extending eligibility. He thanked them for sharing their views."]](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_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Manships wrote to Congressman Jones supporting G.I. Bill extension, acknowledged.")
![["The document is a letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Ms. Yla Eason, who is a former employee, expressing sadness at hearing about her hospitalization and wishing her a speedy recovery. He also invites her to visit Washington and says hello to everyone."]](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_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Well Wishes and Support from Congressman James R. Jones to Hospitalized Ms. Yla Eason")
![["A meeting was held to discuss drug abuse in the military and rehabilitation for military personnel and veterans. Various factors contributing to drug abuse were discussed, such as dissatisfaction with job assignments and cultural acceptance of drugs in foreign countries. Questions were raised about the screening of individuals dispensing drugs, the treatment of drug-related problems, and the qualifications of military personnel counseling service members. It was noted that discharge decisions are often based on behavior rather than drug dependency, and more emphasis should be placed on understanding the contributing factors leading to misconduct. The Veterans Administration focuses on rehabilitation, while the military sees its role as upholding federal policies. The complexity of drug abuse causes, including cultural influences and discontent, was highlighted, and it was suggested that education programs may not be effective in reducing drug use. The importance of understanding individual backgrounds and factors leading to trouble was emphasized, and it was noted that the Veterans Administration only accepts veterans with a General Discharge. Overall, the meeting concluded that more emphasis should be placed on rehabilitation and understanding"]](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_0036_thumbnail.jpg "Discussion on Drug Abuse in the Military: A 1974 Meeting in Tulsa County Library")
![["Mr. Barr wrote to Congressman James R. Jones urging support for legislation to increase veterans' disability compensation. Congressman Jones responded, stating that the bills were pending in their respective committees and that he would follow their progress. Jones assured Barr that he would do his best to be responsive to the needs of veterans when the compensation issue comes before the House of Representatives."]](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_0033_thumbnail.jpg "Barr urged support for veterans' compensation, Jones promised to follow progress.")
![["The document is a response from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. Robert W. Goodwin, thanking him for his letter urging support for legislation to increase veterans' disability compensation. Congressman Jones mentions that the bills are pending in the respective committees and he will follow their progress to be responsive to the needs of veterans. Mr. Goodwin, who is service-connected blind in one eye, is requesting strong support for the legislation."]](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_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Jones thanks Mr. Goodwin for supporting veterans' disability compensation.")
![["The document is a letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. Cliff Edwards thanking him for his support of H.R. 12584, a bill providing tuition assistance to veterans. Jones assures Edwards that he will keep his views in mind when the bill comes to a vote. An inter-office correspondence notes that Edwards called to express support for the bill and is a strong supporter of Jones."]](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_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Jones thanks Edwards for support of bill providing veteran tuition assistance.")
![["The document is a letter from Mr. Charles Baack to Representative James R. Jones requesting consideration for the enactment of HR 1039, a bill that would allow disabled veterans to receive compensation without it affecting their military retirement pay. The document expresses support for this bill and highlights the recommendations made by the Retiree Council, including extending benefits to widows of retirees and allowing retirees to draw both military retired pay and disability compensation. The Council also recommends amendments to the Survivor Benefit Plan and provides updates on various legislative actions and policy changes related to military retirees. Additionally, the Council emphasizes the importance of preretirement and post-service employment briefings and encourages retirees to submit recommendations for consideration."]](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_0038_thumbnail.jpg "Request for support of HR 1039, updates on military retiree benefits.")
![["Mr. Bruce Crain wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones, urging support for legislation sponsored by Senator Cranston to improve G.I. Bill benefits. Congressman Jones responded, informing Crain that the bill is pending before the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs and will be considered in hearings starting in the third week of the month. He also mentioned another bill, H.R. 12628, that has already passed in the House of Representatives. Congressman Jones expressed his support for providing benefits to veterans and enclosed a news report detailing the provisions of H.R. 12628."]](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_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Crain wrote to Jones about G.I. Bill, Jones supports veterans.")
![["The document is from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. Ron Gill, thanking him for visiting the Mobile Congressional office and updating him on the status of legislation to extend GI education benefits from 8 to 10 years. The House of Representatives passed a bill, H.R. 12628, and the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs is considering it. Prospects for passage are good, and both Houses agree on the importance of extending veterans' education benefits before the current benefits expire on May 31st. Congressman Jones supported the bill in the House and will continue to support measures benefiting 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_2_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman thanks Ron Gill for update on GI education benefits.")