Box 18
Container
Contains 55 Collections and/or Records:
Letter: discusses the high salaries of postal employees, the deteriorating postal service, and the efforts to make the Postal Service break even financially by 1984. It also mentions the impact of increased postage rates, fuel costs, and cost-of-living adjustments on the Postal Service budget. The House Post Office Committee is working on legislation to address these issues, and feedback from constituents is appreciated., 1975-05-07
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0018
Overview
93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: to Congressman James R. Jones urging support for H.R. 57, a bill to establish an arbitration board between postal supervisors and the Postal Service. Banks believes that consultation rights should be ensured for postal supervisors and hopes for passage of the legislation. Congressman Jones appreciates Banks' views and agrees that moves should be made to ensure consultation rights for postal supervisors., 1975-06-17 - 1975-06-24
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0027
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: to Congressman James R. Jones expressing support for H.R. 5023, a bill for collective bargaining representation for postal employees. Congressman Jones thanked Hawkins for his support and informed him that the bill is pending in a subcommittee with no scheduled action at the time. Congressman Jones also mentioned that he values Hawkins' views on the legislation. Hawkins urged Congressman Jones to support the bill during hearings tentatively set for early September., 1975-07-02 - 1975-07-15
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0030
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: from Mrs. Jas L Ward regarding H.R. 7222, a bill to increase the Federal contribution to employees' group life insurance and add tax exemptions on the first $1000 in a savings account. He informs her that the bill failed to pass with the necessary 2/3 margin, but is pending in the Rules Committee. Jones mentions introducing legislation in line with Ward's suggestion to exempt the first $1000 in a savings account from taxes. He assures Ward that her views are valuable as he represents her in Congress., 1975-07-21
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0031
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, thanking Warren T. Basore for sharing his views on a bill regarding government retirement after thirty years of service. Jones assures Basore that he will consider his views when voting on the legislation. Basore expressed concern about the impact of the bill on government employees and suggested that the government should not lose valuable employees in favor of less productive ones. Jones acknowledges the concerns raised by Basore and appreciates his input., 1975-07-14 - 1975-07-23
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0033
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Improving the Postal System: A Call for Congressional Action, 1975-07-07 - 1975-08-07
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0035
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: is a response from Congressman James R. Jones to Edward L. Allison regarding pension adjustments for government retirees. The text discusses how the adjustments are made based on the cost of living and how the formula can result in overpayments to retirees. It also mentions the potential costs to taxpayers and the need for Congress to reevaluate the system. The text also includes information about a regional convention of the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International and bids for grazing leases on land in Washington County., 1975-02-26 - 1975-02-26
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0006
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: Don R. Hood expressing disapproval of President Ford's proposal for a 5% wage freeze for postal employees. Hood believes that only workers in the private sector will seek and obtain wages to catch up with inflation. He requests that the American Postal Workers Union be given the opportunity to negotiate their temporary cost of living allowance into their base pay and receive an increase comparable to the private sector. Congressman James R. Jones acknowledges Hood's concerns and states that his remarks will be kept in mind as legislation on federal pay increases and the rights of postal employees is considered in Congress., 1975-05-03 - 1975-05-19
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0019
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: s from Duncan Nuckols, Center Manager of United Parcel Service, expressing concerns about H.R. 2445 which provides a 20% subsidy to the U.S. Postal Service. Nuckols believes this subsidy would give the Postal Service an unfair advantage in the parcel service industry. Congressman Jones informed Chairman James M. Hanley of the Postal Service Subcommittee about these concerns and promised to advocate on behalf of UPS., 1975-04-15 - 1975-05-19
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0020
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, to J.B. Ray regarding legislation for greater retirement opportunities for certain employees of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Jones informs Ray of the bills introduced in the House of Representatives and promises to work towards prompt and favorable passage of the legislation. Jones also mentions that hearings on the legislation will begin after the August Congressional recess., 1975-07-02
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0028
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)