Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Opinions on Measures: City Tulsa Ballot No. 136 1945-01-01 1945-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 6, Folder 59, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_6_59_0006 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_59_0000-Small%20Business,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_59_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/873298 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_59_0000-Small%20Business,%201946/CAC_CC_047_1_6_59_0006.pdf correspondence Business--United States; Commerce 16 Pages Various individuals express their opinions on different measures, such as government exporting American products for relief, government surplus goods for veterans, and subsidizing production of pre-fab houses. Some are in favor, some are against, and some choose not to vote on certain measures. The Federation is mentioned as not being subsidized. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK The Battle for Patents: A Call for Caution and Innovation 1945-02-17 1945-02-17 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 6, Folder 4, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_6_4_0003 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_4_0000-Patents,%201944-1945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_4_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/872002 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_4_0000-Patents,%201944-1945/CAC_CC_047_1_6_4_0003.pdf correspondence Commerce 16 Pages The document discusses the issue of compulsory licensing of patents in the United States. The Anderson Company opposes compulsory licensing, arguing that it would stifle innovation and competition. The Murphy Elevator Company, on the other hand, supports compulsory licensing as a way to stimulate research and industry. The Anderson Company believes that their success and innovations would not have been possible under a compulsory licensing system. The debate highlights differing perspectives on the role of patents in incentivizing innovation. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK A Call for Congressional Salary Increase 1945-03-08 1945-03-08 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 6, Folder 39, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_6_39_0024 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_39_0000-Reorganization%20of%20Congress,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_39_0024_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/872973 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_39_0000-Reorganization%20of%20Congress,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_6_39_0024.pdf correspondence Education Commerce 2 Pages The first letter is from George B. Schwabe, a Member of Congress, thanking M. Darwin Kirk for his understanding of the burden and expenses faced by Congressmen. Schwabe expresses his intention to visit Kirk during a recess and sends his regards to Kirk's family. The second letter is from Kirk, urging Schwabe to advocate for a substantial increase in the annual salaries of Congress members, suggesting $20,000 or at least $15,000 per year. Kirk promises to commend Schwabe if he votes for the increase. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Letter from Congressman James R. Jones to the Assistant Director of the ACTION Office of Policy and Planning regarding the application by the United States Jaycees for an ACTION grant under the Small Grant Program to fund a demonstration program involving Senior Citizens 1978-05-12 1978-05-12 Jones, James Robert, 1939- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 95th (1977-1979) James R. 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Jones to the Assistant Director of the ACTION Office of Policy and Planning, Mr. Tom Glenn, regarding the application by the United States Jaycees (the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce) for an ACTION grant under the Small Grant Program to fund a demonstration program involving Senior Citizens. This Program would place Senior Citizens in 'meaningful volunteer activities' such as counseling disadvantaged youth, home repairs, and staffing community events Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Letter from the Director of ACTION to Congressman James R. Jones informing the Congressman of the rejection of the grant applied for by the United States Jaycees that was advocated for by Congressman Jones 1978-05-12 1978-05-12 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 95th (1977-1979) James R. 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Jones informing the Congressman of the rejection of the grant applied for by the United States Jaycees that Congressman Jones advocated for. Congressman Jones took the liberty of forwarding to the Jaycees both his original letter to the ACTION Office of Policy and Planning advocating for the Jaycees grant application, as well as the letter rejection letter from the Director of ACTION Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Letter of Appreciation for Congressman R. Jones' Assistance with Customs Valuation Proposals and Imported Designs Issue 1979-06-21 1979-06-21 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 96th (1979-1981) James R. Jones Collection CAC_CC_109_4_0000, Box 22, Folder 30, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/70 CAC_CC_109_4_22_30_0015 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_30_0015_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/864043 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/CAC_CC_109_4_22_30_0015.pdf correspondence Commerce; Business--United States 1 Page The document is from David J. Elliott, Acting Chairman of the Joint Industry Group, thanking Congressman R. Jones for his help with proposals related to Customs Valuation. The results achieved are appreciated by importers and exporters, and the efforts of Phil Steele in discussions with Customs officials are also acknowledged. A solution to a problem regarding imported designs needed for production for export is expected before mid-July, which will benefit exporters working with the Customs Service. Text