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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Mr. Wold writes to Congressman Jones about veterans benefits legislation.
- Date:
- 1974-07-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Labor and Employment
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Mrs. Logue urges Representative Jones to pass bill for veteran benefits.
- Date:
- 1974-07-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Jones appreciates Birdwell's concern and supports the school months extension.
- Date:
- 1974-07-16
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Author supports improving veterans benefits and asks for letter to be shared.
- Date:
- 1974-07-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_22_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- 1974 Letter from Dr. Stephen J. Adelson to Congressman James R. Jones Discussing Hospital Administration and National Health Insurance
- Date:
- 1974-07-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0049
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Mrs. Garner expressed concern about unfair GI benefit extension to Congressman Jones.
- Date:
- 1974-09-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0046
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Jones thanks Mr. England for supporting Veterans Education Benefits.
- Date:
- 1974-09-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Mr. Wann called Congressman Jones about Veterans Education Bill extension.
- Date:
- 1974-09-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_14_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter from the Isa Urban Renewal Authority to Congressman James R. Jones
- Date:
- 1974-09-13
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Educational policy--United States, Higher education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0051
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman supports legislation for increased veterans' benefits, disappointment in failure.
- Date:
- 1974-09-27
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The document is from Mr. Wold to Congressman Jim Jones, expressing concern about the delay in passing legislation to improve G.I. veterans benefits. Mr. Wold specifically mentions the extension of the time limit for educational benefits and the need for an increase in pension benefits. He explains his personal situation and how the delay in passing the bill is affecting him and his family. Mr. Wold requests Congressman Jones' assistance in moving the legislation forward and expresses his appreciation for any help he can provide. Congressman Jones responds, acknowledging Mr. Wold's concerns and assuring him that he will do his best to support the legislation when it comes to the House for final approval."]](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_0039_thumbnail.jpg "Mr. Wold writes to Congressman Jones about veterans benefits legislation.")
![["The document is a letter from Mrs. Steve Logue to Representative James R. Jones regarding legislation to increase benefits for Vietnam-era veterans. Mrs. Logue expresses concern about the delay in passing the bill and the financial struggles she faces as a veteran trying to pursue education. She emphasizes the importance of affordable education for veterans to improve their employment opportunities."]](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_0040_thumbnail.jpg "Mrs. Logue urges Representative Jones to pass bill for veteran benefits.")
![["The document is a response from Congressman James R. Jones to Dwight W. Birdwell's letter urging support for a nine-month extension of school months for veterans. Jones expresses appreciation for Birdwell's concern and states that he will do his best to be helpful. Birdwell explains his personal situation and how the extension would benefit him in pursuing his education. Jones acknowledges the importance of the issue and indicates willingness to support the extension."]](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_0041_thumbnail.jpg "Jones appreciates Birdwell's concern and supports the school months extension.")
![["The document is a response to a letter from veterans urging for extension and improvement of veterans benefits. The author expresses support for improving veterans assistance programs and mentions supporting a bill to increase veterans educational benefits. The author assures that veterans legislation will be considered with the best interests of veterans in mind. The author appreciates the letter and asks for the response to be shared with other signatories."]](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_0043_thumbnail.jpg "Author supports improving veterans benefits and asks for letter to be shared.")
![["The document is a letter from Dr. Stephen J. Adelson to James R. Jones discussing various healthcare issues such as hospital rebuilding, PSRO, and National Health Insurance. Dr. Adelson expresses concerns about the lack of natural catastrophic health insurance and mentions an upcoming National Health Insurance \"teach in\" for Tulsa physicians."]](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_22_0008_thumbnail.jpg "1974 Letter from Dr. Stephen J. Adelson to Congressman James R. Jones Discussing Hospital Administration and National Health Insurance")
![["Mrs. Vergie A. Garner wrote to Congressman James R. Jones expressing her concern about the extension of GI educational benefits for veterans. She felt that the extension was unfair to those who had already made plans based on the original expiration date. She believed that the extension should have been shorter to give dedicated veterans a chance to succeed in education. Congressman Jones acknowledged her letter and expressed regret that full benefits were not provided sooner."]](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_0049_thumbnail.jpg "Mrs. Garner expressed concern about unfair GI benefit extension to Congressman Jones.")
![["Mr. James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, thanks Mr. John C. England for his support of the Veterans Education Benefits bill. He explains the delays in passing the bill and assures Mr. England that he is working diligently to get it enacted into law. Senator Mansfield has promised to prioritize the bill in the Senate. Mr. Jones expresses regret for the delay and promises to continue pressing for the bill's passage."]](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_0046_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Jones thanks Mr. England for supporting Veterans Education Benefits.")
![["Mr. Wann called Congressman Jones' district office in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to inquire about the status of the Veterans Education Bill and his stand on the 9-month extension. He expressed the importance of including the extension in the bill and requested a response from the Congressman. Mr. Wann mentioned that he had written to Congressman Jones before but was not satisfied with the response."]](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_0048_thumbnail.jpg "Mr. Wann called Congressman Jones about Veterans Education Bill extension.")
![["The document is a letter from the Isa Urban Renewal Authority in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Congressman James R. Jones, presenting him with a copy of their latest publication, The Urban Renewal Handbook. The document expresses hope that the book will promote understanding of the authority's role in the development of Tulsa and its people."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_14_0000-District%20Office,%20U/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_14_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from the Isa Urban Renewal Authority to Congressman James R. Jones")
![["The document from Congressman James R. Jones acknowledges the improvements in veterans' benefits proposed in legislation H.R. 12628 and expresses support for the legislation, which includes a 23% increase in pension benefits and a nine-month extension for education benefits. The document also mentions that the Conference Report on the legislation has not yet been submitted to Congress but is expected to be acted on before the end of the session. In response, Phillip Shorter, the Director of the Office of Veterans Affairs at Oklahoma City Southwestern College, expresses disappointment in the failure of the House to approve the legislation and urges Congressman Jones to use his influence to support the original Conference Report on H.R. 12628. Shorter argues that the proposed benefits are justified due to inflation and rising education costs, and emphasizes the importance of providing additional assistance to 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_0051_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman supports legislation for increased veterans' benefits, disappointment in failure.")