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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Jones responds to Tullos' support for bill benefiting disabled military retirees.
- Date:
- 1974-11-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_5_1_5_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Congressman James R. Jones to a constituent regarding the role of the United States in feeding impoverished nations
- Date:
- 1974-11-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_5_1_5_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between a constituent and Congressman James R. Jones regarding the appropriation of federal funds to the project of bringing a water line connection to Whitesboro, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1974-11-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0057
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Jones supports bill for disabled veterans despite potential veto.
- Date:
- 1974-11-25
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0058
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Bridges urges Congressman Jones to override potential veto on veterans' benefits.
- Date:
- 1974-11-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Military education--Programmed instruction
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0059
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Montgomery calls Jones about Ford vetoing veterans education bill.
- Date:
- 1974-11-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0060
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Jones thanks Bitting for support of bills increasing veterans' benefits.
- Date:
- 1974-11-26
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0061
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- VFW opposes Ford's veto of GI Bill, urges Congress support.
- Date:
- 1974-11-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0069
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Rodgers urged Jones to support veto override; Jones agreed.
- Date:
- 1974-11-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0062
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Request to support Veterans Benefits Bill override veto for education.
- Date:
- 1974-11-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The document is from James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, responding to Stanley P. Tullos' support for H.R. 1039, a bill that would allow disabled military retirees to receive both retirement pay and VA disability benefits. Tullos expresses concern about the treatment of military retirees and advocates for equal treatment in terms of benefits. He also questions why military retirees are treated differently from other federal employees. Tullos urges Jones to look into the matter and asks for his support in addressing the issue."]](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_0040_thumbnail.jpg "Jones responds to Tullos' support for bill benefiting disabled military retirees.")
![["Letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Tulsa, OK, resident and constituent, Mr. Robert P. Dalmore, regarding the role of the United States in feeding impoverished nations"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_5_1_5_0000-Agriculture,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_5_1_5_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Congressman James R. Jones to a constituent regarding the role of the United States in feeding impoverished nations")
![["Original correspondence from Mr. Thurman Norvell, Whitesboro, OK, resident and constituent of Congressman James R. Jones, to Congressman James R. Jones regarding the appropriation of federal funds to the project of bringing a water line connection to Whitesboro, Oklahoma"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_5_1_5_0000-Agriculture,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_5_1_5_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between a constituent and Congressman James R. Jones regarding the appropriation of federal funds to the project of bringing a water line connection to Whitesboro, Oklahoma")
![["The document is a response from Congressman James R. Jones to Oren L. Smock, expressing support for the Veterans Education and Rehabilitation Amendments Act (H.R. 12628) and assuring continued support in the event of a veto by President Ford. Jones acknowledges Smock's concerns about the potential veto and mentions that Congress delayed sending the bill to the President in order to be able to override a veto. Smock had previously written to Jones expressing concern about President Ford potentially vetoing the bill, which aimed to increase the V.A. budget to provide disabled veterans with increased compensation. Smock, a disabled veteran, emphasized the challenges of living on V.A. compensation and hoped for Jones' assistance in supporting the bill."]](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_0057_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Jones supports bill for disabled veterans despite potential veto.")
![["Gary Bridges wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones urging him to override President Ford's potential veto of the Veterans Education and Rehabilitation Amendments Act. Bridges expressed concern about the lack of benefits for Vietnam War veterans compared to veterans of other wars. Congressman Jones responded, assuring Bridges of his continued support for the legislation and willingness to override the veto if necessary."]](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_0058_thumbnail.jpg "Bridges urges Congressman Jones to override potential veto on veterans' benefits.")
![["Michael Montgomery called Congressman James R. Jones expressing concern about President Ford potentially vetoing H.R. 12628, the Veterans Education and Rehabilitation Amendments Act. Jones reassured Montgomery of his support for the legislation and stated that he would vote to override the veto if necessary. Montgomery left a note urging Jones to vote to override the veto if it occurs."]](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_0059_thumbnail.jpg "Montgomery calls Jones about Ford vetoing veterans education bill.")
![["The document is from Congressman James R. Jones to service officer Kelley Bitting, thanking him for his support of S. 4040 and H.R. 12628, which aim to increase veterans' pensions and benefits. Jones expresses his support for S. 4040 and reassures Bitting of his continued support for H.R. 12628 in case of a presidential veto. Jones also acknowledges the concerns raised by Bitting regarding the reduction of benefits for veterans and widows, and promises to work on addressing those 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_0060_thumbnail.jpg "Jones thanks Bitting for support of bills increasing veterans' benefits.")
![["The Veterans of Foreign Wars strongly oppose President Ford's veto of the GI Bill educational assistance increases for Vietnam veterans, arguing that it is a sound investment in the future of America. They urge Congress to override the veto to support the education and future prospects of the 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_0061_thumbnail.jpg "VFW opposes Ford's veto of GI Bill, urges Congress support.")
![["James W. Rodgers, Jr. wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones urging him to support the override of President's veto of H.R. 12628, the Veterans Education and Rehabilitation Amendments Act of 1974. Congressman Jones responded, indicating that he shares the concern and had voted in favor of the override action."]](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_0069_thumbnail.jpg "Rodgers urged Jones to support veto override; Jones agreed.")
![["The document is a request to Representative James R. Jones to support the Veterans Benefits Bill increase by voting to override the Presidential veto. The sender emphasizes the importance of showing care and support for veterans who are trying to improve their lives through education."]](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_0062_thumbnail.jpg "Request to support Veterans Benefits Bill override veto for education.")