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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman informs veteran of increased education benefits and eligibility extension.
- Date:
- 1974-02-12
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Wensauer supports bill for increased benefits for student veterans, acknowledged by Congressman Jones.
- Date:
- 1974-02-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Bruce Olsen supports legislation to increase benefits for student veterans.
- Date:
- 1974-02-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter supports bill to extend G.I. Bill benefits for student.
- Date:
- 1974-02-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Dinneen urges speed-limiting devices and G.I. Bill cost-of-living increase.
- Date:
- 1974-02-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Jones thanks Garner for support of veteran education benefits extension.
- Date:
- 1974-02-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_24_0050
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- 1974 Congressional Report: Enhancing Education and Rehabilitation Benefits for Vietnam-era Veterans
- Date:
- 1974-02-22
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Education--United States, 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_7_10_2_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Jones thanks Edwards for support of bill providing veteran tuition assistance.
- Date:
- 1974-03-11
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The document from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. J. C. McDaniel informs him about a bill that will increase veteran's education benefits by 13.6% and provide veterans with two additional years of eligibility for GI Bill benefits. The bill will be coming to the House floor soon and Congressman Jones assures Mr. McDaniel of his strong support for the legislation. Mr. McDaniel had previously visited Congressman Jones to ask for his support in extending GI benefits, as his benefits were set to expire in May."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman informs veteran of increased education benefits and eligibility extension.")
![["Mr. Wensauer wrote to Congressman Jones expressing his support for legislation to increase allowance benefits for veterans in college and extend their entitlement period. Congressman Jones acknowledged receipt of the letter and assured Mr. Wensauer that he shared his concern for veterans. He mentioned that Senator Hartke had introduced a bill addressing financial problems of student veterans and promised to keep Mr. Wensauer's views in mind when the bill reaches the House."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Wensauer supports bill for increased benefits for student veterans, acknowledged by Congressman Jones.")
![["Bruce Olsen wrote to Congressman James R. Jones to express his support for legislation to increase allowance benefits for veterans in college and extend their entitlement period. Congressman Jones acknowledged receipt of the letter and shared Olsen's concerns. He mentioned a bill introduced by Senator Hartke addressing the financial problems of student veterans, which is pending in the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs. Jones assured Olsen that he would keep his views in mind when the bill reaches the House floor. Olsen also urged Jones to support increasing Veterans educational allowances and extending the limitation period for completing education. Olsen indicated that he would reconsider his request if there were overriding reasons for not supporting the increases."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Bruce Olsen supports legislation to increase benefits for student veterans.")
![["The document is in response to a request for support of a bill to extend G.I. Bill benefits. The bill, S. 2784, aims to extend benefit entitlement from 8 to 10 years. The sender, James R. Jones, assures the recipient that their views will be considered when H.R. 12628, a similar bill, comes to a vote. The recipient is a student who is currently only able to attend college part-time due to work obligations, and they are requesting support for the bill to extend benefits beyond their entitlement expiration in May 1975."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Letter supports bill to extend G.I. Bill benefits for student.")
![["The document from Mike Dinneen to Representative James R. Jones discusses two main issues. Firstly, Dinneen suggests installing a speed-limiting device in vehicles to address speeding concerns. Secondly, he urges Jones to vote for a cost-of-living increase in the G.I. Bill due to inflation affecting veterans and their families. Dinneen shares his personal financial struggles and academic achievements to illustrate the impact of inflation on veterans. He hopes that his letter will be helpful to Jones in making a decision on these important 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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Dinneen urges speed-limiting devices and G.I. Bill cost-of-living increase.")
![["The document is from James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, to Godfrey Garner thanking him for his support of legislation to extend Veteran's education benefits for two additional years. Jones expresses his support for the legislation and mentions working with the House Committee to bring it to a vote quickly. Garner had written to Jones expressing the need for the extension of benefits due to financial difficulties while attending school. Garner is hopeful for Jones' help in passing the bill and requests a response on the matter."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Jones thanks Garner for support of veteran education benefits extension.")
![["Congressman James R. Jones reported on the House of Representatives voting to pass the Veterans' Education and Rehabilitation Amendments of 1974 on February 19, 1974. The bill includes provisions such as increased educational assistance allowances, extended eligibility for training, and support for widows of veterans. The aim is to provide Vietnam-era veterans with the necessary resources to further their education and employment opportunities in light of inflation and rising costs. Jones emphasizes the importance of supporting those who have served their country and highlights the benefits of increased educational and vocational assistance for society as a whole."]](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_0050_thumbnail.jpg "1974 Congressional Report: Enhancing Education and Rehabilitation Benefits for Vietnam-era Veterans")
![["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")
![["The document is a letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. Cliff Edwards thanking him for his support of H.R. 12584, a bill providing tuition assistance to veterans. Jones assures Edwards that he will keep his views in mind when the bill comes to a vote. An inter-office correspondence notes that Edwards called to express support for the bill and is a strong supporter of Jones."]](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_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Jones thanks Edwards for support of bill providing veteran tuition assistance.")