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- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0064
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Jones receives letter supporting Ford's veto, considers override carefully.
- Date:
- 1974-12-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0065
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Parker urges Jones to override Ford's veto of veterans' benefits.
- Date:
- 1974-12-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0068
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Jones thanks Ball for support in overriding President's veto on veterans education bill.
- Date:
- 1974-12-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0070
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman thanks couple for support, informs of successful veto override.
- Date:
- 1974-12-03
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["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.")
![["James R. Jones, a member of Congress, received a letter from Gary Slater expressing support for President Ford's veto of the Veterans Education Bill. Jones acknowledges Slater's views but mentions receiving many communications urging an override of the veto. Jones voted for the bill initially and promises to carefully consider President Ford's veto message before casting his vote on the override."]](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_0064_thumbnail.jpg "Jones receives letter supporting Ford's veto, considers override carefully.")
![["The document is addressed to Representative James R. Jones from Harold A. Parker, urging him to vote to override President Ford's veto of a bill increasing veterans' educational benefits."]](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_0065_thumbnail.jpg "Parker urges Jones to override Ford's veto of veterans' benefits.")
![["The document is a letter from James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, to O.C. Ball, Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs, thanking him for urging support to override the President's veto of H.R. 12628, the Veterans Education and Rehabilitation Amendments of 1974. Jones mentions that the House has voted to override the veto and expresses his support for this 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_0068_thumbnail.jpg "Jones thanks Ball for support in overriding President's veto on veterans education bill.")
![["The document is a thank you letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Workings for their communication urging support to override the President's veto of veterans benefits legislation. Congressman Jones informs them that the House has voted to override the veto and that he cast his vote in favor of the override action. The document also includes contact information for Western Union for replying by mailgram."]](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_0070_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman thanks couple for support, informs of successful veto override.")