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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0016
- 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 Dan B. McDevitt on Federal Spending and the United States Economy, 1975
- Date:
- 1975-02-15
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance), United States--Appropriations and expenditures
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0007
- 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 Frank W. Morris Regarding Federal Spending and Economic Stability in 1975
- Date:
- 1975-02-17
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Education, Higher--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Response to Constituent's Concerns on Minority Programs and Federal Spending
- Date:
- 1975-02-27
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Inflation (Finance), Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation from Congressman James R. Jones to James M. McNamara, Jr. for Economic Booklet
- Date:
- 1975-02-28
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Labor Unions--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_29_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding YMCA's Miles for Mankind Sponsorship
- Date:
- 1975-04-07
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Topic:
- Education, Higher--United States, Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_29_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Gen. Ed Edmondson and James R. Jones, discussing Senator Bentsen's Speech and Other Matters
- Date:
- 1975-04-10
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Environmental Protection, Business--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_29_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation and Endorsement from Congressman James R. Jones to Bernie Ehmann
- Date:
- 1975-05-08
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_29_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Energy Information Between James R. Jones and R. C. Earlougher
- Date:
- 1975-05-22
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0087
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter from POWELL Construction Company to Congressman James R. Jones Regarding HR 5900 (S 1479)
- Date:
- 1975-06-10
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Educational policy--United States, Education--United States, Higher education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0091
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- 1975 Correspondence between Congressman and Citizen Regarding Racial Tension and Forced Busing in Boston
- Date:
- 1975-08-29
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Freedom of speechLaw and legislation
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["The document is a letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Dan McDevitt discussing the need to reduce non-essential federal spending, particularly General Revenue Sharing. Jones mentions a bill he is working on and urges McDevitt to support it. McDevitt also sends a letter to Jones outlining his concerns about deficit spending, inflation, and the need for government action to stimulate the economy. He suggests cutting federal jobs, releasing funds for capital projects, cutting overseas spending, and promoting exports. McDevitt urges Jones to take action immediately to prevent a potential \"Democratic Depression.\""]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Congressman James R. Jones and Dan B. McDevitt on Federal Spending and the United States Economy, 1975")
![["The document is a letter from Congressman James R. Jones in response to a constituent's concerns about federal spending. Jones acknowledges the need to cut spending, particularly on non-essential programs, in order to balance the budget and stabilize the economy. He also mentions the need to address automatic cost-of-living increases in federal programs. The document also includes a list of \"Cannot-\" attributed to Abraham Lincoln, highlighting the importance of thrift, avoiding class hatred, and promoting independence and self-reliance."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Congressman James R. Jones and Constituent Frank W. Morris Regarding Federal Spending and Economic Stability in 1975")
![["The document is a letter from Tom Magness to James R. Jones, a member of Congress, expressing his views on the government spending on minority groups. Magness feels that minority groups receive unfair advantages in education and healthcare, while he struggles to support his family on his paycheck. He questions the concept of equality and requests a response from Jones on 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_36_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Response to Constituent's Concerns on Minority Programs and Federal Spending")
![["James R. Jones thanks James M. McNamara, Jr. for sending him a booklet titled \"What's Going On Here?\" regarding inflation and recession. The booklet discusses the impact of government actions and policies, hidden taxation through inflation, the increase in corporate profits not being a major factor in inflation, and the difficulty of keeping up with inflation due to rising costs and income taxes. It also mentions the scarcity of money due to government borrowing and the ineffectiveness of wage and price controls."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation from Congressman James R. Jones to James M. McNamara, Jr. for Economic Booklet")
![["James R. Eagleton received a letter from James R. Jones regarding sponsorship for the Miles for Mankind program. Jones had already sponsored another participant but was willing to work something out if Eagleton was still interested. Eagleton's law firm, Eagleton, Eagleton & Owens, also received a letter from Olivia B. Jones requesting sponsorship for the YMCA Miles for Mankind event. Eagleton agreed to sponsor Jones in the event."]](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_29_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding YMCA's Miles for Mankind Sponsorship")
![["The document is from James R. Jones to Ed Edmondson, discussing the exposure of Jones' alias in the Oklahoma Eagle. Jones expresses regret for missing a speech in Tulsa and compliments Drew, Edmondson's son, on his work as a legislator. Jones suggests a thorough financial evaluation of educational institutions like Langston University to prevent mismanagement of funds and ensure equal educational opportunities for all students. The document also mentions fair housing lawsuits and discrimination cases."]](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_29_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Gen. Ed Edmondson and James R. Jones, discussing Senator Bentsen's Speech and Other Matters")
![["The sender, James R. Jones expresses gratitude to Bernie Ehmann for his hospitality during a visit to Rochester. Jones also mentions writing a letter of endorsement to Governor Hugh Carey for Ehmann's appointment to the Compensation Board."]](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_29_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation and Endorsement from Congressman James R. Jones to Bernie Ehmann")
![["The document is a brief note from James R. Jones to R. C. Earlougher thanking him for forwarding information about \"tic facts.\" It appears that the information received was helpful."]](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_29_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Energy Information Between James R. Jones and R. C. Earlougher")
![["The document is from Powell Construction Company to Congressman James R. Jones urging him to vote against bill HR 5900 (S 1479) which would allow unions to shut down job sites. The company is concerned that the bill would have a negative impact on the construction industry and their ability to hire both union and non-union subcontractors. They believe that legalizing common situs picketing would involve neutral parties in labor disputes and ultimately lead to domination by the AFL-CIO, resulting in businesses having to pay bribes to stay in business. The company urges the congressman to resist pressures and vote for what is best for the country."]](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_0087_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from POWELL Construction Company to Congressman James R. Jones Regarding HR 5900 (S 1479)")
![["The document from James R. Jones thanks H. L. Pratt for his note and enclosed editorial about federal judges and local schools in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The editorial discusses racial tensions and violence in Boston due to forced busing and the actions of federal judges. The writer criticizes the use of force to achieve integration and highlights the failure of this approach in improving academic performance and fostering mutual understanding. The Founding Fathers would be surprised by the current state of affairs in America."]](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_0091_thumbnail.jpg "1975 Correspondence between Congressman and Citizen Regarding Racial Tension and Forced Busing in Boston")