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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Truth About the Election: Helen Gahagan Douglas Speaks Out
- Date:
- 1949-07-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Families
- Topic:
- Labor movement--United States, Communism, Farm legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Manchester Boddy: A Man of Integrity and Leadership
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Farm legislation--United States, Labor movement--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Veteran's Stake in Reclamation: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1950-03-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Claims, Farm legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Struggle Against Monopoly: The Central Valley Issue of California
- Date:
- 1950-03-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Farm legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Protecting Women's Rights: A Discussion on the Equal Rights Amendment
- Date:
- 1950-08-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Farm legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Caution and Wisdom: A Letter of Concern
- Date:
- 1953-05-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Health, Housing--Law and legislation, Farm legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
![["In this text, Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas expresses her beliefs in the role of government in promoting social programs, economic development, and protecting individual rights. She emphasizes the importance of democracy in preventing the spread of communism and advocates for policies that support working families, small businesses, and farmers. Douglas also highlights the need for government to address unemployment, provide opportunities for job creation, and ensure a high standard of living for all citizens. She stresses the importance of maintaining the principles of democracy and freedom in order to build a prosperous and peaceful society."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0000-1950%20Campaign%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas's%20Speeches/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0025_thumbnail.jpg "The Truth About the Election: Helen Gahagan Douglas Speaks Out")
![["Manchester Boddy, a liberal and Democratic newspaper publisher, is running for United States Senator with a platform focused on world peace, job creation, economic growth, social welfare, and federal cooperation for big projects in California. He is known for his support of liberal and Democratic causes, his success in business, and his advocacy for veterans, farmers, women, and labor. Boddy has a record of supporting Democratic candidates, including Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, and Henry A. Wallace. He is seen as a strong candidate for the Senate due to his proven leadership and intellectual honesty."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0000-Campaign%20Materials%20Circulars,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Manchester Boddy: A Man of Integrity and Leadership")
![["The Presbyterian Synod has expressed alarm at efforts to repeal the 160-acre water limitation in California, which would benefit large landowners at the expense of small farmers. The Synod's committee on social education and action conducted a thorough study on the issue and reaffirmed its support for the limitation. The report highlights potential harms to farmers, coercion in acreage limitation, and the lack of benefits to small landholders in repealing the limitation. The report also addresses concerns about land speculation and the impact on rural life. The Bureau of Reclamation is urged to uphold the 160-acre limitation provision of the Federal reclamation law for the Central Valley Project."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0000-1950%20Campaign%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas's%20Speeches/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0023_thumbnail.jpg "The Veteran's Stake in Reclamation: A Call to Action")
![["The document discusses the new Social Security law passed by the 81st Congress, which will result in significant increases in benefits for current recipients and future retirees. The law also expands coverage to include nonfarm self-employed individuals, widens eligibility criteria, and allows beneficiaries to earn a certain amount without losing benefits. The document emphasizes the importance of the new law in providing greater security for Americans in old age."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0000-1950%20Campaign%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas's%20Speeches/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Struggle Against Monopoly: The Central Valley Issue of California")
![["The document discusses the importance of reclamation for veterans, particularly in providing farm opportunities. The speaker criticizes those who seek to undermine reclamation laws and suggests that there are more farm opportunities for veterans than stated. The Veterans of Foreign Wars are willing to support and advocate for veterans in obtaining farm opportunities."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0000-1950%20Campaign%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas's%20Speeches/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Protecting Women's Rights: A Discussion on the Equal Rights Amendment")
![["The author expresses concern about the spread of lies and malicious behavior in society, particularly in relation to political figures. They mention a Congressional investigation and their support for a specific political candidate. The author also discusses the mistreatment of farmers, public power, and small business owners by wealthy individuals. They express longing to see the recipient of the letter but are glad they are not involved in the current difficult situation. The author also provides an update on the health of a mutual acquaintance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0000-Smear-Communist,%20Los%20Angeles%20Times,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Caution and Wisdom: A Letter of Concern")
