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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_35_0051
- 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 Letter on Federal Budget and Inflation Concerns
- Date:
- 1974-05-09
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Youth, Civil service--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_28_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Seeking Employment in Journalism: A Letter to Congressman Jones
- Date:
- 1974-05-31
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- United States--Armed Forces, International relations, Ambassadors--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman's Response to Citizen's Concerns about Federal Spending
- Date:
- 1974-06-01
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- 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_4_22_22_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Letter by James R. Jones Seeking Input on Health Care Legislation
- Date:
- 1974-07-26
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Youth, Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0045
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Jones thanks Colasacco for views on bill, promises to consider.
- Date:
- 1974-08-08
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_28_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Recognition: Letter to Mark Eckenwiler from James R. Jones
- Date:
- 1974-08-16
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Save Our Lake: A Plea to Congress from Concerned Citizens
- Date:
- 1974-09-28
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The document is a letter from James R. Jones to David H. Sanders and Jerry H. Holland discussing the importance of controlling federal spending and balancing the budget. It mentions the need for strict reduction of non-essential spending and difficult choices regarding spending priorities. Jones welcomes comments and suggestions on these issues and emphasizes the importance of bringing federal spending under control."]](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_35_0051_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman James R. Jones Responds to Letter on Federal Budget and Inflation Concerns")
![["The writer is seeking help from Congressman Jones in finding employment in journalism after not being chosen for an internship at WMAL. She is enclosing her resume and expresses gratitude for the congressman's help and for entrusting her with his sons. She also mentions her work experience and education background in journalism."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Seeking Employment in Journalism: A Letter to Congressman Jones")
![["The document is a letter from Congressman James R. Jones discussing his efforts to cut government spending and control wasteful projects. He mentions specific examples of wasteful spending, such as studying why children fall off bicycles and the mating calls of toads, as well as excessive office refurbishments and vanity projects by government officials. Jones also mentions legislation he is sponsoring to cut non-essential spending. He highlights the need for more accountability and oversight in government spending."]](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_36_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman's Response to Citizen's Concerns about Federal Spending")
![["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.")
![["James R. Jones, a member of Congress from Oklahoma, is seeking input from the medical profession on important legislative proposals related to health care. He is asking for feedback on comprehensive health planning, the status of PSRO's, and national health insurance. Jones values input from healthcare professionals and will personally study any ideas or recommendations provided."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Letter by James R. Jones Seeking Input on Health Care Legislation")
![["The document is a letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Gene Colasacco, Department Commander of The American Legion of Oklahoma, thanking him for expressing their views on a bill calling for an increase in G.I. educational benefits. Jones assures Colasacco that he will consider their views when the compromise bill is reported to the House for final consideration. Colasacco had previously urged Jones to vote for HR12628 as amended by the Senate to provide additional educational benefits for Vietnam Veterans. Jones assures Colasacco that he will take their request into consideration."]](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_0045_thumbnail.jpg "Jones thanks Colasacco for views on bill, promises to consider.")
![["Congressman James R. Jones sent a letter to Mark Eckenwiler, congratulating him on his success in a spelling bee and enclosing pictures taken during a trip to Washington. Jones expressed his pleasure in meeting Eckenwiler and wished him continued success in the future. Additionally, Jones instructed someone named Sandy to draft a letter to the spelling bee winner for him to sign."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Recognition: Letter to Mark Eckenwiler from James R. Jones")
![["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.")
![["The author is concerned about the pollution and overgrowth of weeds in Meramec Lake and is asking Congressmen Jones for help in addressing the issue before it becomes unusable. They invite Jones to visit the area and see the extent of the problem for themselves."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0000-nterior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs-Jurisdictional%20Problems%20in%20Indian%20Country,%201979-1980/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_006_thumbnail.jpg "Save Our Lake: A Plea to Congress from Concerned Citizens")