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- 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_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_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_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)
![["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.")
![["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.")
![["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 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.")