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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Confusion and Inconsistencies in Food Stamp Distribution: A Case Study of the Pendergrast Family
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Foreign relations
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981), 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Contact Information for J. Blanton Belk, President
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981), 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman James R. Jones' Interaction Regarding Presidential Scholars Program
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Foreign relations, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979), 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for Staggering Social Security Payments to Ease Congestion: A Letter to Congressman James R. Jones from Tulsa Senior Citizen Centers, 1977
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 96th (1979-1981), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Recommendation for Ron Roszel
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Foreign relations, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981), 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Mr. Ratliff Regarding Changes in Postal Corporation's Employment Practices
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977), 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0044
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Response to Donal F. Hughes Regarding Pay Raise Recommendations
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 96th (1979-1981), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0045
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Congressman Jones and President Ford Regarding Federal Civil Service Pay Inequity
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Administrative acts--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981), 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0047
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman James Malone Raises Concerns Over Postal Service Sick Leave Policy
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 96th (1979-1981), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0046
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Addressing Sick Leave Concerns in the Postal Service: A Letter to James Malone
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States, Political campaigns--United States, Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979), 96th (1979-1981)
![["Mrs. Pendergrast called the district office regarding confusion with food stamp rules and regulations. Despite providing additional information on time, they were told they would not receive food stamps for the month. Case workers were overwhelmed with work and did not process their case in time. Mrs. Pendergrast was advised to apply for benefits around the first of the month and to make sure to have receipts for two months. Additionally, medical bills paid after the 20th cannot be counted towards the following month's food stamps."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0000-District%20Office,%20P%20%5B1%20of%202%5D/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Confusion and Inconsistencies in Food Stamp Distribution: A Case Study of the Pendergrast Family")
![["The document provides contact information for J. Blanton Belk, who is the president of a company or organization. The contact information includes two addresses in Tucson, Arizona and Brussels, Belgium, as well as phone numbers for each location."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0000-District%20Office,%20P%20%5B1%20of%202%5D/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Contact Information for J. Blanton Belk, President")
![["James R. Jones provides information about the Presidential Scholars program, which honors 120 students each year based on academic achievements and activities. The program does not provide monetary awards but is considered a great honor. Students are selected by the Office of Gifted and Talented and attend events in Washington, D.C. in June. Jones is looking into the possibility of nominating someone for the program and has ordered more information for a constituent interested in having her daughter nominated."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0000-District%20Office,%20P%20%5B1%20of%202%5D/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman James R. Jones' Interaction Regarding Presidential Scholars Program")
![["The director of Tulsa Senior Citizen Centers wrote to Congressman James R. Jones suggesting that Social Security checks be staggered to ease confusion and long waiting times at banks, post offices, and stores at the beginning of each month. The director believes this change would benefit both recipients and businesses."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0000-District%20Office,%20P%20%5B1%20of%202%5D/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for Staggering Social Security Payments to Ease Congestion: A Letter to Congressman James R. Jones from Tulsa Senior Citizen Centers, 1977")
![["The document is a letter of recommendation for Ron Roszel, written by JRJ on 11/4/76. JRJ praises Ron's integrity, ability, hard work, and devotion to public service. JRJ recommends Ron for any position of responsibility, confident that he would carry out his duties honestly and forthrightly."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0000-District%20Office,%20P%20%5B1%20of%202%5D/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0038_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Recommendation for Ron Roszel")
![["The sender is thanking William Ratliff for contacting their office about needed changes in the Postal Corporation. They agree with Ratliff's sentiments and will work towards making these changes when Congress convenes in January. Ratliff specifically wants the Congressman to address the hiring practice of only hiring top grade veterans at the Post Office, suggesting they should also consider men from the middle grades."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0000-District%20Office,%20P%20%5B1%20of%202%5D/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0041_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Mr. Ratliff Regarding Changes in Postal Corporation's Employment Practices")
![["The writer is thanking Mr. Hughes for sending a copy of his letter to President Ford regarding pay raises. The writer agrees with the comments made by Hughes and plans to forward the letter to the advisory board responsible for determining pay raises, emphasizing the importance of equity and comparability between the private and public sector."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0000-District%20Office,%20P%20%5B1%20of%202%5D/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0044_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Donal F. Hughes Regarding Pay Raise Recommendations")
![["Donald F. Hughes is writing to Congressman Jones and President Ford about the inequity in pay between wage grade and general service personnel in the Federal Civil Service. He believes that wage grade employees are being compensated at a higher rate than general service employees, which is unfair and lowers morale. Hughes points out that this double standard makes it difficult to recruit new general service employees and asks if there are any plans to rectify the situation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0000-District%20Office,%20P%20%5B1%20of%202%5D/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0045_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Congressman Jones and President Ford Regarding Federal Civil Service Pay Inequity")
![["Congressman James Malone visited the office to discuss a problem with the Postal Service Sick Leave provisions. Employees are reprimanded after missing 3 days of work in one quarter and put on restricted sick leave after missing 3 more days in another quarter. Restricted sick leave requires a doctor's excuse for every day missed and can last for months. Malone believes employees are harassed for not having an excuse and finds it juvenile. He plans to write a letter to address 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_11_0000-District%20Office,%20P%20%5B1%20of%202%5D/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0047_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman James Malone Raises Concerns Over Postal Service Sick Leave Policy")
![["The author received a letter from James Malone regarding a problem with sick leave for employees of the Postal Service. The author has asked their staff member, Jerry Conrey, to investigate the issue and make changes to the policy to make it more fair and less burdensome. The author thanked Malone for bringing the issue to their attention."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0000-District%20Office,%20P%20%5B1%20of%202%5D/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0046_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing Sick Leave Concerns in the Postal Service: A Letter to James Malone")