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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- 1973 Letter to Congressman Jones Regarding Air and Water Pollution Improvements
- Date:
- 1973-04-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Education--United States, Endangered species
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- 1973 Letter from Student Sally Snell to Honorable James R. Jones Regarding Suggestions for Pollution Prevention
- Date:
- 1973-04-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Environmental Protection
- Topic:
- Endangered species, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- An Open Letter to Honorable James R. Jones on Environmental Conservation
- Date:
- 1973-04-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Waste Management, Business--United States, Endangered species
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["Roger Merritt is writing to Congressman James R. Jones to express his concerns about air and water pollution. He suggests implementing filters on smokestacks, cars, and planes, as well as recycling exhaust fumes for better mileage in cars. He also recommends strengthening laws on dumping trash and sewage in bodies of water, inspecting underwater piping systems regularly, and using organic fertilizers to prevent algae growth in streams. Roger hopes that his ideas will be considered for improving environmental issues."]](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_33_0006_thumbnail.jpg "1973 Letter to Congressman Jones Regarding Air and Water Pollution Improvements")
![["Sally Snell wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones discussing suggestions to prevent trash pollution, including more publicity for refuse disposal centers, fighting built-in obsolescence, using reusable containers, establishing recycling plants, imposing stricter fines for littering, screening junk yards, providing more trash cans in parks, banning private garbage burning, and using light-colored tissue and toilet paper to prevent water pollution."]](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_33_0010_thumbnail.jpg "1973 Letter from Student Sally Snell to Honorable James R. Jones Regarding Suggestions for Pollution Prevention")
![["Cindy Brooks, a student at Skelly Jr. High, wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones discussing the importance of addressing environmental issues such as pollution, energy crisis, overpopulation, and urban conservation. She suggested using billboards, newspapers, and television to educate people on how they can help by using environmentally friendly products and practices. She emphasized the need for recycling, air and water pollution control, conservation of wildlife and plants, and urban development. Cindy urged Congressman Jones to raise awareness and encourage everyone to do their part in protecting the environment."]](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_33_0021_thumbnail.jpg "An Open Letter to Honorable James R. Jones on Environmental Conservation")