The document includes a letter from Mr. Don Taylor to Congressman James R. Jones expressing concerns about the struggles faced by small businesses and farmers in the economy. Mr. Taylor references an article about a struggling Colorado grain farmer and shares personal stories of individuals facing financial difficulties in various industries. He questions why small businesses are struggling despite a growing economy and expresses a lack of answers or solutions to the issue. Congressman Jones responds, acknowledging the concerns and mentioning potential actions being taken in Congress to address the problems. Additionally, an article is included about a farmer, Dan Yokum, who is facing financial challenges due to rising costs and falling prices in the agriculture industry. Yokum is considering going on strike or seeking a price-support loan to help with his financial situation. The document highlights the struggles faced by small businesses and farmers in the economy.

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Correspondence Between Mr. Don Taylor and Congressman James R. Jones Regarding the Struggles of Small Businesses and Farmers

Identifier:
CAC_CC_109_4_22_37_0008
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Correspondence Between Mr. Don Taylor and Congressman James R. Jones Regarding the Struggles of Small Businesses and Farmers
Date Created:
1977-10-24
EDTF:
1977-10-24
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:
The document includes a letter from Mr. Don Taylor to Congressman James R. Jones expressing concerns about the struggles faced by small businesses and farmers in the economy. Mr. Taylor references an article about a struggling Colorado grain farmer and shares personal stories of individuals facing financial difficulties in various industries. He questions why small businesses are struggling despite a growing economy and expresses a lack of answers or solutions to the issue. Congressman Jones responds, acknowledging the concerns and mentioning potential actions being taken in Congress to address the problems. Additionally, an article is included about a farmer, Dan Yokum, who is facing financial challenges due to rising costs and falling prices in the agriculture industry. Yokum is considering going on strike or seeking a price-support loan to help with his financial situation. The document highlights the struggles faced by small businesses and farmers in the economy.
Topic:
Business--United States
Congress:
95th (1977-1979)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_109_4_0000, Box 22, Folder 37, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
4 Pages