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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Correspondence Regarding Federal Spending Concerns
- Date:
- 1975-03-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Charles S. Oney and Congressman James R. Jones Regarding Economic Policies and Tax Rebates
- Date:
- 1975-03-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Youth, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Jones Responds to Constituent's Plea for Budget Control and Reduced Federal Spending
- Date:
- 1975-03-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between George T. Weissenborn and Congressman James R. Jones regarding National Economic Issues in 1975
- Date:
- 1975-03-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Jones' Correspondence Regarding Economic Recovery and Leadership
- Date:
- 1975-04-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Education--United States, Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_29_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding YMCA's Miles for Mankind Sponsorship
- Date:
- 1975-04-07
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Topic:
- Education, Higher--United States, Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- 1975 Correspondence Between Congressman James R. Jones and Mrs. Phillip Pierce Regarding Economic Concerns and International Posture
- Date:
- 1975-05-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, United States--Appropriations and expenditures
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0087
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter from POWELL Construction Company to Congressman James R. Jones Regarding HR 5900 (S 1479)
- Date:
- 1975-06-10
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Educational policy--United States, Education--United States, Higher education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Responds to Constituent Concerns about Deficit Spending
- Date:
- 1975-10-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0030
- 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 John B. Wright Regarding Federal Deficit Spending Concerns
- Date:
- 1975-10-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["Julius C. Livingston expresses his concern about wasteful government spending in a letter to Congressman James R. Jones. He mentions a specific project funded by the National Science Foundation to study why people fall in love, which he deems as a waste of taxpayer money. Livingston commends Jones for his efforts to increase oversight of federal financing and urges for more control over government spending. Senator William Proxmire also criticizes the project in a letter to Jones, calling it a waste of money."]](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_36_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Correspondence Regarding Federal Spending Concerns")
![["The document from Charles Oney to James R. Jones expresses agreement with the need for tax rebates to be coupled with reduced Federal spending in order to be effective. Oney emphasizes the importance of budget cuts and urges Jones to inject sense into economic programs to avoid inflation and a large federal deficit. Jones responds, assuring Oney that he will continue working towards cutting the budget."]](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_36_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Charles S. Oney and Congressman James R. Jones Regarding Economic Policies and Tax Rebates")
![["The document is from James R. Jones, a member of Congress, responding to a communication from Joy B. Wisdom urging support for reducing federal spending and balancing the budget. Jones agrees with the need to control spending, has introduced a bill to suspend General Revenue Sharing until a balanced budget is achieved, and will work towards this goal. Joy B. Wisdom also expresses frustration with rising costs and urges government spending cuts."]](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_36_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Jones Responds to Constituent's Plea for Budget Control and Reduced Federal Spending")
![["The document consists of a series of letters between George T. Weissenborn and James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, discussing their frustrations with Congressional action directed towards economic problems. Weissenborn suggests that no policy might be the best policy for the national economy and criticizes the government's involvement in economic matters. Jones acknowledges Weissenborn's frustrations and agrees with some of his points."]](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_36_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between George T. Weissenborn and Congressman James R. Jones regarding National Economic Issues in 1975")
![["The document is a series of correspondence between Mr. Sam F. Moore, Congressman James R. Jones, and Mr. C.B. Storms regarding the economic situation in the United States. Mr. Moore expresses concern about the national debt, high taxes, and the need for responsible leadership. Congressman Jones acknowledges the need for action and support from citizens like Mr. Moore. Mr. Moore also expresses financial difficulties and sends a donation in hopes of improving the country's economic situation."]](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_36_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Jones' Correspondence Regarding Economic Recovery and Leadership")
![["James R. Eagleton received a letter from James R. Jones regarding sponsorship for the Miles for Mankind program. Jones had already sponsored another participant but was willing to work something out if Eagleton was still interested. Eagleton's law firm, Eagleton, Eagleton & Owens, also received a letter from Olivia B. Jones requesting sponsorship for the YMCA Miles for Mankind event. Eagleton agreed to sponsor Jones in the event."]](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_29_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding YMCA's Miles for Mankind Sponsorship")
![["Mrs. Phillip Pierce expresses her concerns about the economic problems and international posture of the United States in a letter to Congressman James R. Jones. She discusses issues such as inflation, unemployment in the automobile industry, and the U.S.'s position in the world following the Vietnam War. Mrs. Pierce criticizes the government's handling of these issues and urges Congressman Jones to take action to address them. She also expresses her disappointment in the government's spending and treatment of 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_36_0028_thumbnail.jpg "1975 Correspondence Between Congressman James R. Jones and Mrs. Phillip Pierce Regarding Economic Concerns and International Posture")
![["The document is from Powell Construction Company to Congressman James R. Jones urging him to vote against bill HR 5900 (S 1479) which would allow unions to shut down job sites. The company is concerned that the bill would have a negative impact on the construction industry and their ability to hire both union and non-union subcontractors. They believe that legalizing common situs picketing would involve neutral parties in labor disputes and ultimately lead to domination by the AFL-CIO, resulting in businesses having to pay bribes to stay in business. The company urges the congressman to resist pressures and vote for what is best for the country."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0000-District%20Office,%20P%20%5B1%20of%202%5D/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0087_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from POWELL Construction Company to Congressman James R. Jones Regarding HR 5900 (S 1479)")
![["The document is a correspondence between Mr. and Mrs. Wells and Congressman James R. Jones regarding their concerns about deficit spending and the need for a balanced federal budget. Congressman Jones agrees with their concerns and mentions introducing a bill to prohibit general revenue sharing unless part of a balanced budget. The Wells also express the importance of eliminating overspending, cutting unnecessary expenditures, and keeping spending within income. Congressman Jones reassures them that he will continue to work for fiscal responsibility in federal spending."]](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_36_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Responds to Constituent Concerns about Deficit Spending")
![["The document is a letter from John B. Wright to Congressman James R. Jones expressing concern about deficit spending and urging for fiscal responsibility in federal spending. Wright suggests reducing federal expenditures and increasing taxes to address the issue. Congressman Jones responds, thanking Wright for his concern and assuring him of his commitment to supporting fiscal responsibility."]](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_36_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Congressman James R. Jones and John B. Wright Regarding Federal Deficit Spending Concerns")