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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_47_6_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Support for Sonic Boom Studies in Oklahoma City
- Date:
- 1964-06-24
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Policy Area:
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Topic:
- Aeronautics
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_47_4_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Support for Sonic Boom Studies: A Letter from the Community
- Date:
- 1964-06-29
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Policy Area:
- Environmental Protection
- Topic:
- Aeronautics
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_47_5_0064
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- The Battle Against the Boom: A Personal Account
- Date:
- 1964-07-01
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Policy Area:
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Topic:
- Aeronautics
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_47_5_0068
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Concerns About Sonic Booms: A Letter to Senator Monroney
- Date:
- 1964-07-02
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Policy Area:
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Topic:
- Aeronautics
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_47_5_0069
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Concerns over Sonic Boom Testing: Correspondence between J. Val Connell and Senator Mike Monroney
- Date:
- 1964-07-02
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Policy Area:
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Topic:
- Aeronautics
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_47_4_0071
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Positive Response to Oklahoma City Study: Letter from Federal Aviation Agency
- Date:
- 1964-07-08
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Policy Area:
- Environmental Protection
- Topic:
- Aeronautics
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_47_5_0067
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Over Sonic Booms in Oklahoma City
- Date:
- 1964-07-08
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Policy Area:
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Topic:
- Aeronautics
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_47_4_0070
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- The Sonic Boom Study: Ensuring Fairness and Accountability
- Date:
- 1964-07-13
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Policy Area:
- Environmental Protection
- Topic:
- Aeronautics
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_47_4_0072
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Streamlining Claims Procedures for Property Damage in Oklahoma City: Response to Senator Monroney
- Date:
- 1964-07-17
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Policy Area:
- Environmental Protection
- Topic:
- Aeronautics
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_47_6_0072
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Sonic Boom Controversy: A Citizen's Protest
- Date:
- 1964-07-17
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Policy Area:
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Topic:
- Aeronautics
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
![["Mr. Alex Higdon, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Oklahoma City Public Schools, wrote a letter to Senator Mike Monroney expressing support for the sonic boom studies being conducted in Oklahoma City. He believes that the benefits will outweigh any potential damage and considers the experiment to be important for the area. Senator Monroney responded, thanking Mr. Higdon for his support and recognizing the progress Oklahoma has made in the aviation field."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_47_6_0000-Sonic%20Booms,%201964/thumbnails/CAC_CC_038_8_47_6_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Sonic Boom Studies in Oklahoma City")
![["The document consists of two letters, one from Mr. Calvin Bowman expressing appreciation for support of sonic boom studies in Oklahoma City, and one from Calvin Bowman to Mike Monroney discussing the importance of the sonic boom tests and the lack of support for stopping them."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_47_4_0000-Sonic%20Booms,%201964/thumbnails/CAC_CC_038_8_47_4_0038_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Sonic Boom Studies: A Letter from the Community")
![["The letter is addressed to Stanley Draper, Jr. and discusses the harassment faced by his father due to the boom project. The author also mentions the organization of opponents to the SST tests in Oklahoma City and the anonymous calls received by Draper and his family. The author expresses appreciation for Senator Monroney's support and discusses the opposition to the tests."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_47_5_0000-Sonic%20Booms,%201964/thumbnails/CAC_CC_038_8_47_5_0064_thumbnail.jpg "The Battle Against the Boom: A Personal Account")
![["The letter is from J. Val Connell to Senator Mike Monroney, expressing concern about the sonic booms caused by testing in Oklahoma City and requesting that they be discontinued. Connell also mentions wanting to meet with the Senator in person."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_47_5_0000-Sonic%20Booms,%201964/thumbnails/CAC_CC_038_8_47_5_0068_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns About Sonic Booms: A Letter to Senator Monroney")
![["The document consists of two letters, one from J. Val Connell to Senator Mike Monroney, expressing concern about sonic boom testing and requesting that it be discontinued. The second letter is a response from Senator Monroney to Mr. Connell, acknowledging his concerns and stating that he will relay the comments to the Federal Aviation Agency. Senator Monroney also expresses his desire to visit Oklahoma and discusses the upcoming fall election."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_47_5_0000-Sonic%20Booms,%201964/thumbnails/CAC_CC_038_8_47_5_0069_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns over Sonic Boom Testing: Correspondence between J. Val Connell and Senator Mike Monroney")
![["The Federal Aviation Agency received positive letters regarding the Oklahoma City study on sonic booms, which were forwarded by Senator Monroney. The Deputy Administrator, Gordon M. Bain, expressed appreciation for the feedback and informed the Senator that copies of the letters were kept for their records."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_47_4_0000-Sonic%20Booms,%201964/thumbnails/CAC_CC_038_8_47_4_0071_thumbnail.jpg "Positive Response to Oklahoma City Study: Letter from Federal Aviation Agency")
![["Miss Olive Cousins wrote a critical letter to U.S. Senator Mike Monroney expressing concerns about the sonic boom project in Oklahoma City. She questioned the necessity of the project, the lack of insurance for property damage, and the impact on residents. She urged Senator Monroney to consider the needs of the \"little\" voters of Oklahoma and not to straddle the fence on this issue. Senator Monroney responded, defending the project and acknowledging the concerns of residents, but also expressing his commitment to bettering Oklahoma and hoping to change Miss Cousins' critical attitude towards him."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_47_5_0000-Sonic%20Booms,%201964/thumbnails/CAC_CC_038_8_47_5_0067_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Over Sonic Booms in Oklahoma City")
![["The document is a letter from Senator Monroney to Deputy Administrator Gordon M. Bain regarding the sonic boom study program in the Oklahoma City area. Senator Monroney expresses concern about the fair treatment of citizens submitting claims for property damages caused by the sonic booms. He suggests that a fair policy should be established to ensure that claims are handled properly. Senator Monroney also discusses the national interest aspects of the Supersonic Transport Development Program and the importance of conducting objective studies to anticipate public reactions to sonic booms. He mentions the involvement of the Remmert Adjustment Company in investigating and certifying damage claims in Oklahoma City."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_47_4_0000-Sonic%20Booms,%201964/thumbnails/CAC_CC_038_8_47_4_0070_thumbnail.jpg "The Sonic Boom Study: Ensuring Fairness and Accountability")
![["The letter is a response to Senator Monroney regarding the claims procedures for property damage in Oklahoma City. The Federal Aviation Agency has streamlined the process to ensure fair treatment for all citizens submitting claims. Qualified structural engineers review damage reports, and adjusters and engineers are not coerced into filing negative reports. The burden of proof is not placed on the property owner, and each claim is adjudicated based on potential sonic boom damage. The Tinker Claims Office reviews and adjudicates each case individually, and in response to suggestions, future denial letters will include the cause of the damage as determined by the engineer."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_47_4_0000-Sonic%20Booms,%201964/thumbnails/CAC_CC_038_8_47_4_0072_thumbnail.jpg "Streamlining Claims Procedures for Property Damage in Oklahoma City: Response to Senator Monroney")
![["The letter is a protest against the sonic boom studies being conducted in Oklahoma City, with concerns raised about property damage and health risks. The writer questions the government's decision to allow these studies and accuses them of serving the interests of private aviation corporations. The writer emphasizes the importance of democracy in government decision-making and requests a response from Senator Monroney on the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_47_6_0000-Sonic%20Booms,%201964/thumbnails/CAC_CC_038_8_47_6_0072_thumbnail.jpg "Sonic Boom Controversy: A Citizen's Protest")