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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_35_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Honorable James R. Jones Regarding Economic and Energy Program
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation, Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_29_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ellison
- Date:
- 1975-01-13
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_35_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Correspondence on State of the Nation and Economic Concerns, 1975
- Date:
- 1975-01-20
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Labor and Employment
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_35_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Jones' Response to Constituent's Economic Concerns and Suggestions
- Date:
- 1975-01-21
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Political corruption, Inflation (Finance)
- 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_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Economic Concerns and Policies: A Letter Exchange between Congressman James R. Jones and Mounds High School Economics Class, 1975
- Date:
- 1975-02-10
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- 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_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_36_0027
- 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 Constituents Regarding Fiscal and Administrative Reforms
- Date:
- 1975-05-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Immigrants--Legal status, laws, etc., Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["Mrs. David T. Urmston supports President Ford's economic and energy program, but does not agree with raising taxes on domestic oil. She believes that the market should govern oil prices and that taxes on windfall profits should be designed to encourage safe capital investment in drilling and other developments. She also believes that raising oil prices will not benefit consumers and will only benefit black market dealers."]](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_0038_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Honorable James R. Jones Regarding Economic and Energy Program")
![["James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, is sending a \"marked deck\" of cards to Jim and Jody Ellison in Tulsa, Oklahoma in preparation for a game of bridge in 1975. He also mentions looking forward to bringing his family back to Tulsa and sends his kindest regards."]](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_0033_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ellison")
![["The first letter is a response from Representative James R. Jones to a letter expressing concerns about the state of the nation's economy. Jones assures the sender that Congress is working on solving the issue of inflation and recession by cutting down on federal spending. The second letter expresses disappointment in the government's handling of the problem and suggests that the solution is simple, but unlikely to be implemented."]](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_0042_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Correspondence on State of the Nation and Economic Concerns, 1975")
![["James R. Jones, a member of Congress from Oklahoma, thanks a constituent for sharing their views on the nation's energy and economic problems. He discusses President Ford's proposals and his own efforts to address these issues, including introducing a bill to suspend general revenue sharing. Jones expresses the need for balanced solutions to recession and inflation, and requests continued input from the constituent. He also sends a copy of the Agriculture Yearbook in response to a request. The constituent, David D. Hartley, expresses concerns about tax reduction and inflation, and suggests ways to address these issues through changes in work habits and incentives for energy-efficient building. Hartley also requests a copy of the Agriculture Yearbook from Jones."]](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_0033_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Jones' Response to Constituent's Economic Concerns and Suggestions")
![["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 Mounds Economics Class wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones expressing their concerns about the economic condition of the United States. They asked for his views on various economic issues such as Social Security, government spending, petroleum tax cuts, and food stamp price hikes. Congressman Jones responded by discussing his support for budget-cutting legislation, tax rebates, incentives for domestic fuel producers, and the importance of an informed public in solving national problems."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Economic Concerns and Policies: A Letter Exchange between Congressman James R. Jones and Mounds High School Economics Class, 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")
![["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 document from Mr. and Mrs. Wells to Congressman James R. Jones expresses concern over the federal deficit and calls for a reduction in government expenditures, especially in welfare programs and subsidies. They advocate for the government to only intervene where private businesses cannot and to hold federal agencies accountable for their regulations. They also emphasize the importance of protecting national security. Congressman Jones responds by thanking them for their letter and expressing agreement with their views on fiscal responsibility and reducing government spending."]](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_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Congressman James R. Jones and Constituents Regarding Fiscal and Administrative Reforms")
