1. Corporate Interventions in Urban Poverty: Case Studies of Industry Initiatives Beyond Job Training and Funding Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0015 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Fred R. Harris Collection Title: Corporate Interventions in Urban Poverty: Case Studies of Industry Initiatives Beyond Job Training and Funding Date: 1967-01-01 Creator: unknown Policy Area: Housing and Community Development Names: Navajo Indians Topic: Business--United States Congress: 90th (1967-1969)
2. History and Function of the Interdepartmental Screw-Thread Committee Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_22_34_0009 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: James R. Jones Collection Title: History and Function of the Interdepartmental Screw-Thread Committee Date: 1973-01-01 Creator: unknown Policy Area: Housing and Community Development Topic: Business--United States, Land use--Planning Congress: 93rd (1973-1975)
![["Various companies are taking steps to address urban problems in ways other than job training or monetary contributions. These include locating plants in poverty areas, transferring control to the management or community, assisting minority-owned operations, and making technical assistance available. Examples include companies like Control Data Corporation, Avco Corporation, and IBM, who are employing local manpower and training minority employees for management roles. Other companies like RCA and Shearson, Hammill & Co. are providing training and assistance to repair appliances and investing in urban communities. Chase Manhattan Bank is providing advice and encouragement to developing Negro businesses, while Swift & Company is helping establish ice cream parlors in Chicago. Overall, these companies are taking proactive steps to address urban challenges and support minority communities."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20June-February,%201968-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Corporate Interventions in Urban Poverty: Case Studies of Industry Initiatives Beyond Job Training and Funding")
![["The document discusses the history and functions of the Interdepartmental Screw-Thread Committee, which was established in 1939 to develop standards for screw threads used by the federal government. The committee consists of representatives from various government agencies and meets on an ad hoc basis to work on standardization efforts. It also monitors developments in screw thread technology and advises the government on purchasing decisions. The document highlights the importance of standardization in screw threads and mentions the potential transition to the metric system. Additionally, the text discusses the International Standards Committee and the lack of appropriations for the Interdepartmental Screw-Thread Committee."]](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_34_0009_thumbnail.jpg "History and Function of the Interdepartmental Screw-Thread Committee")