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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_35_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Congressman Jones Regarding President Ford's Proposed Tax Cuts and Gasoline Price Increases
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_35_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- 1975 Letter to Congressman James R. Jones Expressing Opinions on National Issues
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance), Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_35_0043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Congressman James R. Jones Regarding President Ford's Economic and Energy Proposals
- Date:
- 1975-01-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance), Business--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- 1976 Letter from E.A. Smith to President-Elect Jimmy Carter
- Date:
- 1976-11-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["The author of the letter expresses frustration and anger towards President Ford's proposed tax cuts and gasoline price increases, arguing that working people are already struggling to make ends meet and cannot afford to pay more for gas. The author also criticizes Ford's suggestion to limit pay increases for federal employees to 05%, pointing out the disparity between wage increases and the cost of living. The author believes that the wealthy are not affected by these economic hardships and calls for government officials to be more in touch with the struggles of the working class."]](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_35_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Congressman Jones Regarding President Ford's Proposed Tax Cuts and Gasoline Price Increases")
![["The author expresses their opinion to Congressman James R. Jones about the national debt, proposed budget cuts, energy policy, and government interference in the oil industry. They suggest rationing gasoline, getting the government out of the oil business, and finding new energy sources. They also recommend looking at the fishing industry in 1973 as a model for improvement."]](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_35_0035_thumbnail.jpg "1975 Letter to Congressman James R. Jones Expressing Opinions on National Issues")
![["The author of the letter expresses mixed emotions about President Ford's economic and energy proposals. They support tax rebates and corporate tax breaks to stimulate demand and production but are alarmed by the potential impact of higher fuel prices. They suggest taxing imported oil and implementing price ceilings on certain fuels to mitigate inflationary effects. The author also advocates for alternative energy sources, mass transit, and raising the minimum age for drivers to reduce gas consumption. They request the Congressman's views on the proposals."]](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_35_0043_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Congressman James R. Jones Regarding President Ford's Economic and Energy Proposals")
![["The document is addressed to President Elect Jimmy Carter from E.A. Smith, Chairman of the Board of Service Drilling Co. In the letter, Smith expresses concerns about the challenges Carter will face in fulfilling his campaign promises, particularly in relation to reducing taxes and balancing the budget. Smith urges Carter to be a statesman rather than a politician and to proceed slowly in implementing his policies to achieve successful results."]](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_0039_thumbnail.jpg "1976 Letter from E.A. Smith to President-Elect Jimmy Carter")