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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_3_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letters express frustration with Nixon's administration, call for accountability.
- Date:
- 1973-04-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Student Letter to Congressman Jones with Suggestions for Energy Conservation
- Date:
- 1973-04-12
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Environmental Protection
- Topic:
- Environmental Protection, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman James R. Jones' Response on Pollution Control
- Date:
- 1973-04-18
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Environmental Protection
- Topic:
- Environmental Protection, Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letters support legislation requiring consent for changes in VA disability rates.
- Date:
- 1973-05-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Labor and Employment, Social Welfare
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_3_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Mrs. Vanover wrote to Congressman Jones about veterans' pension reduction. Congressman responded positively.
- Date:
- 1973-05-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Disabled veteran writes to Congressman about decrease in pension, seeks solution.
- Date:
- 1973-05-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_27_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Response to Public Concerns about the Watergate Scandal and Campaign Expenditure Regulation
- Date:
- 1973-05-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_27_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman's Sympathetic Letter to Tornado Victim in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1973-05-31
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_3_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Jones promises to restore veterans' benefits and support legislation.
- Date:
- 1973-06-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Nation
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_27_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Fuel Shortage Between Congressman James R. Jones and Mangum Oil & Gas Company, 1973
- Date:
- 1973-06-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- United States--Appropriations and expenditures
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The document is a series of letters addressing various political issues in 1973. The documents discuss concerns about aid to North Vietnam, veterans' pensions, the wheat deal with Russia, and Executive Privilege. The documents express frustration with President Nixon's administration and call for accountability and transparency in government actions."]](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_3_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Letters express frustration with Nixon's administration, call for accountability.")
![["A student at Skelly Jr. High School has written a letter to James R. Jones with suggestions on how to address the energy crisis. The suggestions include turning off electrical appliances when not in use, walking or riding bicycles to reduce air pollution, driving cars with high gas mileage, closing curtains and windows to save energy, and encouraging research on new energy sources like nuclear and solar power. The student hopes that Jones will consider these suggestions."]](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_33_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Student Letter to Congressman Jones with Suggestions for Energy Conservation")
![["James R. Jones, Assistant Majority Whip from the First District of Oklahoma, is dedicated to fighting pollution. He has supported the extension of the Clean Air and Water Waste Control Acts and promises to continue supporting measures to protect the environment. He thanks the recipient for their interest in this important issue."]](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_33_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman James R. Jones' Response on Pollution Control")
![["The document is a series of letters regarding legislation (H.R. 5498) that would require Congressional consent before changes can be made in the Veterans' Administration disability compensation rate schedule. The legislation was introduced in response to cuts in disability compensation rates, but the President recalled the changes for further study. The documents express support for the legislation and request favorable votes from 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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Letters support legislation requiring consent for changes in VA disability rates.")
![["Mrs. Elva Vanover wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones regarding legislation dealing with veterans' pensions. She requested that the reduction or termination of veteran pensions due to a decrease in outside income be restored. Congressman Jones responded, stating that there are bills pending before the House Committee on Veterans Affairs to address this issue, and he will give them careful consideration. He assured Mrs. Vanover of his commitment to supporting the welfare of those who have served their country."]](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_3_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Mrs. Vanover wrote to Congressman Jones about veterans' pension reduction. Congressman responded positively.")
![["Mr. Clyde Gleason Ames, a disabled veteran, wrote a letter to Member of Congress James R. Jones expressing concern about the decrease in his pension due to an increase in Social Security payments. Jones acknowledges the issue and mentions that several Bills have been introduced to prevent such decreases in the future. He hopes that Congress will find an equitable solution to the problem. Ames, in his letter, explains how the decrease in pension and Social Security payments has affected his ability to afford living expenses. He thanks Jones for his support."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Disabled veteran writes to Congressman about decrease in pension, seeks solution.")
![["The document is a response from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. C. F. Ellis regarding the Watergate incident and the need to regulate campaign expenditures. Jones agrees that campaign fund disclosure laws do not solve the problem of unequal monetary advantage in political campaigns and expresses support for measures to make political campaigns more accessible and less expensive. Ellis also expresses a similar sentiment in a note attached to the letter."]](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_27_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Public Concerns about the Watergate Scandal and Campaign Expenditure Regulation")
![["Congressman James R. Jones sends his deepest sympathies to Odes Evans and his family after seeing his interview on television following a tornado. He recalls their previous interactions and assures Odes that they are in his thoughts and prayers."]](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_27_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman's Sympathetic Letter to Tornado Victim in Oklahoma")
![["The document is a response to a note from Mr. J.R. Vernon regarding cutbacks in veterans' benefits. Congressman James R. Jones assures Mr. Vernon that legislation is being prepared to restore benefits to their previous level and add a cost of living increase allowance. Mr. Jones expresses his support for the measure and promises to vote for it in the House of Representatives. There is also mention of a dispute over a promised 10% discount at Ignore Hut and frustration over delays in resolving 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_3_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Jones promises to restore veterans' benefits and support legislation.")
![["Clyde R. Evans of Mangum Oil and Gas Company wrote to Congressman James R. Jones about the fuel shortage facing companies like his own. Evans provided information to various officials and requested help. Congressman Jones acknowledged the letter and assured Evans of his assistance. Additionally, Evans provided detailed information on fuel purchases to the Oil & Gas Division of the Department of Interior. Evans received extra diesel fuel from Bell Oil & Gas Company to help with the harvest, as requested by Governor Hall."]](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_27_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Fuel Shortage Between Congressman James R. Jones and Mangum Oil & Gas Company, 1973")