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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Esley concerned about cuts to Disabled Veterans' Pensions, seeks protection.
- Date:
- 1973-02-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Concerns about cuts to disabled veterans' benefits addressed by Congressman.
- Date:
- 1973-03-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_27_0015
- 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 Jerry Evans, President of Evans & Throop Construction Company
- Date:
- 1973-03-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Jones offers assistance on legislation to restore veterans' benefits.
- Date:
- 1973-03-29
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Honorable James R. Jones Proposing Environmental Improvements for Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1973-04-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Environmental Protection
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Land use--Planning, Environmental Protection
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Student Letter to Congressman Addressing Environmental and Community Concerns in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1973-04-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Environmental Protection, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- 1973 Letter to Congressman Jones Regarding Air and Water Pollution Improvements
- Date:
- 1973-04-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Education--United States, Endangered species
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Student's Letter to Congressman Suggesting Environmental Solutions
- Date:
- 1973-04-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Waste Management
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- 1973 Letter from Student Sally Snell to Honorable James R. Jones Regarding Suggestions for Pollution Prevention
- Date:
- 1973-04-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Environmental Protection
- Topic:
- Endangered species, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- 1973 Letter from a Student to Congressman James R. Jones Regarding Ecology Concerns
- Date:
- 1973-04-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["Richard A. Esley wrote a letter expressing concern about proposed cuts to Disabled Veterans' Pensions, which has since been withdrawn. Legislation has been introduced to stabilize and freeze disability compensation. James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, assures Esley that he will closely follow the hearings and do all he can to help protect veterans' payments. Esley, a disabled veteran, is worried about how he and other veterans will support themselves and their families with limited job opportunities due to disabilities. He feels betrayed by the President and hopes that something can be done to protect veterans' 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_1_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Esley concerned about cuts to Disabled Veterans' Pensions, seeks protection.")
![["The document from Mr. and Mrs. Burkart expresses concern about cuts to disabled veterans' benefits while the government plans to send millions of dollars to North Vietnam. Congressman James R. Jones responds, assuring them that the proposal to reduce disability compensation has been withdrawn and legislation has been introduced to protect veterans' payments. Jones agrees that veterans' benefits should take priority over aid to North Vietnam."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns about cuts to disabled veterans' benefits addressed by Congressman.")
![["The document is a series of thank you letters exchanged between Jerry Evans, President of Evans & Throop Construction Company, Inc., and James R. Jones, a Member of Congress. Both express gratitude for their recent meeting in Washington and express a desire to connect further in the future. Evans also congratulates Jones on his early successes."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Congressman James R. Jones and Jerry Evans, President of Evans & Throop Construction Company")
![["The document is from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. Arnold V. Dennis regarding legislation (H.R. 3843) to restore educational benefits for veterans of World War II and Korea. Jones provides information about the bill and expresses willingness to assist Dennis with any questions or concerns. Dennis had initially reached out to Alex Adwan at the Tulsa Daily World for information on the legislation, and Adwan forwarded the request to Congressman Jones. Jones also mentions that hearings on the legislation are pending in the House Veterans Affairs Committee."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Jones offers assistance on legislation to restore veterans' benefits.")
![["Janet Eng is a law abiding citizen who believes that Tulsa, Oklahoma needs a trash recycling plant similar to the one in Franklin, Ohio. She also suggests implementing an underground water pipe system for trash disposal and stricter laws on pollution of air and water. She asks for the Honorable James R. Jones' opinion on these ideas and how their school can help with these projects."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Honorable James R. Jones Proposing Environmental Improvements for Tulsa, Oklahoma")
![["Chris Creekmore wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones outlining several environmental and social issues that he believes should be addressed. These issues include implementing deposits on non-returnable materials, enforcing littering laws, installing filters on smoke stacks, requiring anti-pollution devices on vehicles, creating more parks and playgrounds, establishing bike and foot paths, and making lakeside parks free for public use. Creekmore expresses appreciation for the Congressman's attention to these problems."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Student Letter to Congressman Addressing Environmental and Community Concerns in Oklahoma")
![["Roger Merritt is writing to Congressman James R. Jones to express his concerns about air and water pollution. He suggests implementing filters on smokestacks, cars, and planes, as well as recycling exhaust fumes for better mileage in cars. He also recommends strengthening laws on dumping trash and sewage in bodies of water, inspecting underwater piping systems regularly, and using organic fertilizers to prevent algae growth in streams. Roger hopes that his ideas will be considered for improving environmental issues."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "1973 Letter to Congressman Jones Regarding Air and Water Pollution Improvements")
![["In a letter dated April 4, 1973, Leslie Curtis addresses the Honorable James R. Jones to express concerns about environmental issues. The document includes suggestions such as requiring filters on smokestacks, implementing air pollution control devices on vehicles, enforcing littering laws, and promoting trash recycling. Curtis also suggests offering ecology classes in high schools. The document emphasizes the importance of taking action to protect the environment."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Student's Letter to Congressman Suggesting Environmental Solutions")
![["Sally Snell wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones discussing suggestions to prevent trash pollution, including more publicity for refuse disposal centers, fighting built-in obsolescence, using reusable containers, establishing recycling plants, imposing stricter fines for littering, screening junk yards, providing more trash cans in parks, banning private garbage burning, and using light-colored tissue and toilet paper to prevent water pollution."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "1973 Letter from Student Sally Snell to Honorable James R. Jones Regarding Suggestions for Pollution Prevention")
![["The document is from Linda Talley, a student at Skelly Junior High School in Tulsa, expressing her concerns about the environment and suggesting the implementation of ecology classes in high schools. She also discusses the importance of wildlife conservation, promoting alternative energy sources, and encouraging the use of bicycles to reduce pollution. Linda requests support and consideration for the ecology movement from Honorable James R. 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_33_0011_thumbnail.jpg "1973 Letter from a Student to Congressman James R. Jones Regarding Ecology Concerns")