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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_35_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter Expressing Concern about President Ford's Proposed Fuel Tax and Tax Rebate Plan
- Date:
- 1975-01-16
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance), Political conventions--United States, Retirement
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_35_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter to the Honorable James R. Jones Regarding Economic Concerns and Policy Suggestions
- Date:
- 1975-01-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_35_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Congressman James R. Jones Regarding Proposed Social Security Reforms and Economic Policies, 1975
- Date:
- 1975-01-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_35_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- An Open Letter to a Congressman: A Citizen's Perspective on Energy Policy and Economic Management, 1975
- Date:
- 1975-01-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Political campaigns--United States, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_35_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Congressman James R. Jones Regarding Economic Proposals in 1975
- Date:
- 1975-01-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Elementary Education--United States, Education--United States, Educational policy--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_35_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Representative Jim Jones Concerning Economic Concerns and Proposed Taxation Changes, 1975
- Date:
- 1975-01-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Energy policy--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_35_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Correspondence on State of the Nation and Economic Concerns, 1975
- Date:
- 1975-01-20
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Labor and Employment
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_35_0045
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Correspondence: A 1975 Exchange on Energy, Economy, and Domestic Politics
- Date:
- 1975-01-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_35_0048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Congressman James R. Jones and Mr. James H. Degnan Regarding Economic Crisis and Legislative Actions
- Date:
- 1975-01-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Price Regulation
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_35_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Jones' Response to Constituent's Economic Concerns and Suggestions
- Date:
- 1975-01-21
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Political corruption, Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["The writer expresses concern about President Ford's proposed fuel tax and tax rebate plan, citing inflation as the main problem. They believe that any increase in fuel costs will lead to higher prices for items and services that require transportation. The writer questions the effectiveness of the tax rebate plan and suggests that investing in new technology like alternative engines and nuclear power plants would be more beneficial in the long run. They urge Congressman Jim Jones to consider alternative solutions to address the economic challenges."]](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_35_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Expressing Concern about President Ford's Proposed Fuel Tax and Tax Rebate Plan")
![["The document is from Richard Fowlkes, the president of FO-MAC, Inc., expressing concerns about inflation, recession, and the national economy. Fowlkes discusses the impact of price increases on their business and employees, and criticizes President Ford's proposed tax on crude oil. He also expresses his views on federal aid, forced busing, government bailouts, free enterprise, and the importance of young people as a resource. Fowlkes praises the recipient, Representative James R. Jones, for his work but also highlights areas where he believes improvements are needed in Congress."]](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_35_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to the Honorable James R. Jones Regarding Economic Concerns and Policy Suggestions")
![["The document is addressed to Congressman James R. Jones, urging him to vote for a full increase in Social Security benefits rather than the proposed % increase by Mr. Ford. The writer expresses concerns about inflation, gasoline price increases, and the impact of Ford's policies on the elderly and poorer class of people. They also question the effectiveness of tax rebates and criticize Ford's approach to addressing the recession. The writer suggests that Ford should focus on saving fuel by staying in the White House more."]](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_35_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Congressman James R. Jones Regarding Proposed Social Security Reforms and Economic Policies, 1975")
![["The document is from a concerned citizen to their congressman, expressing dissatisfaction with the current energy policy and suggesting ways to improve it. The writer also suggests tax cuts, eliminating waste in government, and prioritizing American interests. They emphasize the need for action to address inflation and increase incomes for the American people."]](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_35_0020_thumbnail.jpg "An Open Letter to a Congressman: A Citizen's Perspective on Energy Policy and Economic Management, 1975")
![["The document addresses current economic proposals and suggests alternatives to issuing cash refunds, cutting federal spending, reducing oil imports, lowering interest rates, increasing automobile mileage, and slowing down the ecology program to prevent inflation and a worsening recession."]](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_35_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Congressman James R. Jones Regarding Economic Proposals in 1975")
![["In this letter, Dale Duggins expresses concern about the impact of President Ford's tax cut proposal and a potential tax on gasoline on middle and lower income families. He argues that high gasoline taxes will disproportionately affect these groups by making it difficult to commute to work and afford vacations. Duggins also suggests lowering the Social Security retirement age and stabilizing food prices to help alleviate economic challenges. He urges Congressman Jim Jones to consider these issues and take action to address them."]](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_35_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Representative Jim Jones Concerning Economic Concerns and Proposed Taxation Changes, 1975")
![["The first letter is a response from Representative James R. Jones to a letter expressing concerns about the state of the nation's economy. Jones assures the sender that Congress is working on solving the issue of inflation and recession by cutting down on federal spending. The second letter expresses disappointment in the government's handling of the problem and suggests that the solution is simple, but unlikely to be implemented."]](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_35_0042_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Correspondence on State of the Nation and Economic Concerns, 1975")
![["The document includes a letter from Congressman James R. Jones responding to Mr. and Mrs. George D. Meador's concerns about Congressional actions on energy and economic issues. Jones expresses the readiness of the 94th Congress to address these problems and highlights the importance of domestic energy production. In contrast, the letter from Mr. and Mrs. Meador criticizes Congress for prioritizing environmental concerns over economic considerations and accuses them of hindering energy production. The document suggests that Congress, particularly ultra-liberals, is harming the nation's economy and calls for accountability."]](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_35_0045_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Correspondence: A 1975 Exchange on Energy, Economy, and Domestic Politics")
![["The document from Mr. Degnan suggests that Congress should take no action on current economic problems and should impose as few government rules and regulations as possible. However, Representative Jones believes that the economic crisis requires firm action and hopes that Congress will respond decisively to the President's proposals. Mr. Degnan later suggests in a follow-up letter that perhaps the best course of action would be to leave everything alone for a while. Representative Jones acknowledges Mr. Degnan's views and values his input as a way to better represent him in Congress."]](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_35_0048_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Congressman James R. Jones and Mr. James H. Degnan Regarding Economic Crisis and Legislative Actions")
![["James R. Jones, a member of Congress from Oklahoma, thanks a constituent for sharing their views on the nation's energy and economic problems. He discusses President Ford's proposals and his own efforts to address these issues, including introducing a bill to suspend general revenue sharing. Jones expresses the need for balanced solutions to recession and inflation, and requests continued input from the constituent. He also sends a copy of the Agriculture Yearbook in response to a request. The constituent, David D. Hartley, expresses concerns about tax reduction and inflation, and suggests ways to address these issues through changes in work habits and incentives for energy-efficient building. Hartley also requests a copy of the Agriculture Yearbook from Jones."]](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_35_0033_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Jones' Response to Constituent's Economic Concerns and Suggestions")