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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Mr. Melton's letter prompts Congressman Jones to protect disabled veterans' pensions.
- Date:
- 1973-03-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Mr. Perkins concerned about reduced disability compensation for veterans, reassured.
- Date:
- 1973-03-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_5_1_11_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between a constituent and Congressman James R. Jones regarding changes to the supervision of the Veterinary Services branch of the Animal and Plan Health Inspection Service Department of the United States Department of Agriculture
- Date:
- 1973-03-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Mr. Hughes expressed concern about disabled veterans' pensions to Congressman Jones.
- Date:
- 1973-03-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_5_1_5_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Congressman James R. Jones to a representative of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife
- Date:
- 1973-03-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Response to concern about Disabled Veterans' Pensions, reassurance and support.
- Date:
- 1973-03-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Labor and Employment, Social Welfare
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Armstrong expresses concern about veterans' pensions, Jones assures support.
- Date:
- 1973-03-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Mrs. Mross worried about cuts to veterans' pensions, Congressman Jones promised help.
- Date:
- 1973-03-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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)
![["Mr. Melton wrote a letter expressing concern about disabled veterans' pensions, which prompted Congressman James R. Jones to acknowledge receipt of the letter and reassure Mr. Melton that the proposal to reduce disability compensation has been withdrawn. Legislation has been introduced to stabilize and freeze the schedule for rating disabilities to protect veterans' payments. Mr. Melton urges Congressman Jones to stop any changes in pension and compensation ratings for disabled veterans, emphasizing the importance of the support they receive."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Mr. Melton's letter prompts Congressman Jones to protect disabled veterans' pensions.")
![["Mr. Perkins expressed concern about the reduction of disability compensation for veterans, but was assured by Congressman James R. Jones that the proposal has been withdrawn. Legislation has been introduced to stabilize and freeze disability ratings to protect veterans' payments. Perkins urged Congress to consider the challenges faced by disabled veterans in making ends meet."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Mr. Perkins concerned about reduced disability compensation for veterans, reassured.")
![["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.")
![["Correspondence between a constituent, Mrs. Alice R. Akin, Secretary to the Veterinarian in Charge, and Congressman James R. Jones regarding changes to the supervision of the Veterinary Services branch of the Animal and Plan Health Inspection Service Department of the United States Department of Agriculture"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_5_1_11_0000-Agriculture,%20Animal%20and%20Plant%20Health%20Inspection%20Service,%201973-1979/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_5_1_11_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between a constituent and Congressman James R. Jones regarding changes to the supervision of the Veterinary Services branch of the Animal and Plan Health Inspection Service Department of the United States Department of Agriculture")
![["Mr. Hughes wrote to Congressman James R. Jones expressing concern about disabled veterans' pensions. Congressman Jones assured Mr. Hughes that a proposal to reduce disability compensation had been withdrawn and legislation had been introduced to stabilize and freeze the schedule for rating disabilities. Congressman Jones promised to closely follow the bill and do what he could to help protect veterans' payments. Mr. Hughes highlighted the potential hardship that a reduction in veterans' benefits would have on himself and other disabled 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_1_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Mr. Hughes expressed concern about disabled veterans' pensions to Congressman Jones.")
![["Letter from Congressman James R. Jones to a representative of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife, Mr. Jim Becker, regarding the Youth Conservation Corps program in Oklahoma"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_5_1_5_0000-Agriculture,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_5_1_5_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Congressman James R. Jones to a representative of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife")
![["The document is a response to Mr. England's concern about Disabled Veterans' Pensions. It states that the proposal to reduce disability compensation has been withdrawn and legislation has been introduced to stabilize and freeze the Veterans Administration schedule for rating disabilities. The author, Member of Congress James R. Jones, assures Mr. England that he will closely follow the Bill (H.R 4185) and do all he can to help."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Response to concern about Disabled Veterans' Pensions, reassurance and support.")
![["Mr. Paul D. Armstrong wrote a letter expressing concern about Disabled Veterans' Pensions to Honorable James R. Jones, a member of Congress. Jones responded by acknowledging the concern and informing Armstrong that the Veterans Administration proposal to reduce disability compensation has been withdrawn. Legislation has been introduced to stabilize and freeze the VA schedule for rating disabilities to protect veterans' payments. Jones also assured Armstrong that he will closely follow the hearings of the Bill (H.R. 4185) and do all he can to help. Armstrong had questioned why disabled veterans should have their benefits reduced while money is sent 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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Armstrong expresses concern about veterans' pensions, Jones assures support.")
![["Mrs. Mary K. Mross expressed concern about Disabled Veterans' Pensions in a letter to Congressman James R. Jones. Jones assured her that the proposal to reduce disability compensation has been withdrawn and legislation has been introduced to protect veterans' payments. Mross, a widow of a disabled WWI veteran, asked for Jones' help in stopping the potential cuts to veterans' benefits. Congressman Jones promised to do what he can to help."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Mrs. Mross worried about cuts to veterans' pensions, Congressman Jones promised help.")
![["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")