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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_38_0013
- 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 Clyde A. Wheeler, Jr. Concerning Tax and Inflation Studies
- Date:
- 1978-08-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_38_0010
- 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 Constituent John D. Gentry Regarding Inflation Concerns
- Date:
- 1978-08-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_38_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman James R. Jones Responds to Constituent's Concerns on High Taxes and Cost of Living
- Date:
- 1978-08-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- United States--Appropriations and expenditures, Education--United States, Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_38_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman James R. Jones's Response to Concerns about Inflation and Taxes
- Date:
- 1978-08-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance), Business--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_38_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman James R. Jones' Response to Concerns about Rising Aluminum Prices
- Date:
- 1978-08-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance), Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_38_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Over Rising Food Prices and State Taxes: A Letter to Ms. Mary C. Colbert from Congressman James R. Jones
- Date:
- 1978-09-26
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance), Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_38_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman James R. Jones' Response to Mrs. Marie Aldrich's Plea for Wage and Price Controls
- Date:
- 1978-10-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Inflation (Finance), United States--Appropriations and expenditures
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_38_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Analysis and Correspondence on the 1978 Economic Policies for Dollar Stabilization
- Date:
- 1978-11-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance), Education--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_38_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Inflation and Federal Spending: A Dialogue between Congressman Jones and Jimmy Campos
- Date:
- 1978-11-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Inflation (Finance), Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_38_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Don Overley and Congressman Jones Regarding Economic Policy Concerns in 1978
- Date:
- 1978-11-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, United States--Appropriations and expenditures, Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
![["Clyde A. Wheeler, Jr. sent studies on taxes and inflation to James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, discussing the challenges faced by the United States tax system in coping with inflation. The studies highlight the adverse effects on the business community and individual investors, and propose tax changes to address the issue. Jones thanked Wheeler for the studies and expressed interest in further investigating the 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_38_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Congressman James R. Jones and Clyde A. Wheeler, Jr. Concerning Tax and Inflation Studies")
![["John D. Gentry wrote to Congressman James R. Jones expressing concerns about inflation and suggesting alternative solutions to combat it. Gentry believes that borrowing is causing inflation and that the country is heading towards communism if people do not stop borrowing. He suggests abolishing leading institutions and setting up local government reserves as a solution."]](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_38_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Congressman James R. Jones and Constituent John D. Gentry Regarding Inflation Concerns")
![["Darla J. Lowell wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones expressing her concerns about high taxes and the cost of living for middle-income Americans. Congressman Jones responded by agreeing with her views and stating that cutting taxes, controlling bureaucracy, and balancing the budget are necessary to alleviate the economic and political impact of current government policies. Darla expressed her opposition to high taxes and cost of living in a follow-up letter, stating that she will not re-elect anyone unless there is a drastic change in government policy."]](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_38_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman James R. Jones Responds to Constituent's Concerns on High Taxes and Cost of Living")
![["The document is from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. Troy Moore, thanking him for expressing concern about taxes and inflation. Congressman Jones discusses his efforts to balance the budget, support sunset legislation, and improve government oversight through appropriations. He mentions a compromise tax cut proposal that passed the House and is being considered by the Senate. Jones believes that responsible spending and tax cuts will help reduce inflation. He offers further assistance and encourages Moore to contact him if needed."]](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_38_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman James R. Jones's Response to Concerns about Inflation and Taxes")
![["The document is from James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, responding to Mr. Lester A. Pinalto's concerns about rising aluminum prices and inflation. Jones expresses sympathy for the issue and discusses the nation's economic problems, particularly the federal deficit. He mentions supporting budget-balancing resolutions and a tax reduction proposal to help address inflation. Jones thanks Pinalto for sharing his thoughts and promises to continue working towards solving the issue."]](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_38_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman James R. Jones' Response to Concerns about Rising Aluminum Prices")
![["The document includes a letter from James R. Jones in response to concerns about rising food prices and state taxes on food. Jones believes in a free market economy and urges contacting state representatives about the tax issue. The document also includes a questionnaire about federal regulations and their impact on various aspects of life, as well as questions about the enforcement and justification of these regulations."]](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_38_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Over Rising Food Prices and State Taxes: A Letter to Ms. Mary C. Colbert from Congressman James R. Jones")
![["Marie Aldrich wrote to Congressman James R. Jones urging his support for wage and price controls due to a drastic rent increase. Jones sympathized with her situation but believed that responsible taxing and spending policies by the federal government, rather than controls, were the best solution to combat inflation. He mentioned his support for a compromise tax reduction package and balanced federal budget efforts. Jones offered his assistance to Aldrich and expressed his commitment to working towards saner taxing and spending policies."]](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_38_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman James R. Jones' Response to Mrs. Marie Aldrich's Plea for Wage and Price Controls")
![["The document is a letter from James H. Chafin to Congressman James R. Jones expressing concerns about the President's plan to address inflation by raising interest rates and other methods. Chafin outlines the short and long-term effects of the plan, expressing skepticism about its effectiveness and suggesting that the government should focus on balancing the federal budget to reduce inflation. Chafin also criticizes the decision to borrow foreign money and sell US gold abroad. He concludes by suggesting that the only way to understand the government's fiscal policies is to take a course in economics from a socialist perspective."]](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_38_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Analysis and Correspondence on the 1978 Economic Policies for Dollar Stabilization")
![["Jimmy Campos, a student at Oral Roberts University, wrote a letter to Congressman Jones expressing his concerns about inflation and President Carter's proposed measures to control it. Campos believes that the economy may be overstimulated and questions how Tulsa will react to voluntary wage and price controls. He emphasizes the need for action against inflation to prevent future suffering. Congressman Jones's office manager, Mary Pat Gaffney, responds on behalf of Jones, stating his support for balanced federal budgets, decreased federal spending, and voluntary guidelines for wage and price controls. Gaffney assures Campos that Jones will continue to work towards saner federal spending policies."]](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_38_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Inflation and Federal Spending: A Dialogue between Congressman Jones and Jimmy Campos")
![["Don Overley of Timpercrest Development, Ltd. opposes President Carter's recent moves to shore up the value of the dollar, including the increase in the Federal Reserve Board discount rate. He is concerned that these measures will harm the housing industry and put many people out of work. Congressman Jones shares this concern and assures Overley that Congress will monitor the situation and try to resolve the inflation problem without causing a recession. Mary Pat Gaffney, the office manager, will bring Overley's concerns to Congressman Jones' attention when he returns."]](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_38_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Don Overley and Congressman Jones Regarding Economic Policy Concerns in 1978")