Charles S. Larkey wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones discussing the alarming trend of cities' expenditures and the need for fiscal responsibility. He expressed concern about the increasing national debt and the potential consequences of continued government spending. Larkey also suggested encouraging industries that produce basic raw materials and reducing debt annually through strict fiscal policies. The mayors of various cities are seeking financial assistance from the federal government, especially in light of mounting urban strains. They are proposing an urban investment program and a jobs program to address the economic challenges cities are facing. The mayors are also concerned about inflation and the impact of oil prices on the economy. They emphasize the importance of federal assistance in supporting distressed cities and improving the allocation of funds.

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Fiscal Concerns and Government Spending: A Letter from Charles S. Larkey to Congressman James R. Jones

Identifier:
CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0040
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Fiscal Concerns and Government Spending: A Letter from Charles S. Larkey to Congressman James R. Jones
Date Created:
1976-11-02
EDTF:
1976-11-02
Creator:
unknown
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
James R. Jones Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/70
Description:
Charles S. Larkey wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones discussing the alarming trend of cities' expenditures and the need for fiscal responsibility. He expressed concern about the increasing national debt and the potential consequences of continued government spending. Larkey also suggested encouraging industries that produce basic raw materials and reducing debt annually through strict fiscal policies. The mayors of various cities are seeking financial assistance from the federal government, especially in light of mounting urban strains. They are proposing an urban investment program and a jobs program to address the economic challenges cities are facing. The mayors are also concerned about inflation and the impact of oil prices on the economy. They emphasize the importance of federal assistance in supporting distressed cities and improving the allocation of funds.
Topic:
Business--United States
Congress:
94th (1975-1977)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_109_4_0000, Box 22, Folder 36, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
Type:
Text
Extent:
4 Pages