Box 18
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Contains 55 Collections and/or Records:
Letter: Congressman James R. Jones responding to a constituent's concerns about fiscal responsibility and distrust in institutions. Jones explains his voting record and efforts to engage with constituents. The second letter is from C.R. Gustafson expressing frustration with Congress's salary increases and lack of action on issues like inflation and gas shortages. Gustafson questions the ethics of the salary increase and criticizes Congress for not addressing the needs of the nation., 1975-09-11
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0042
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: dated September 11, 1975, James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, thanks Mr. Johnson D. Hill for his comments regarding the Postal Service. Jones mentions that the House Post Office Committee is working on legislation to improve postal services, including increasing federal subsidies and separating the budget of the Postal Rate Commission. Jones assures Hill that he will support improvements in postal services and keep postage costs down. Hill had previously written to Harold E. Holland at the Postal Service regarding mail delivery issues in Tulsa., 1975-09-08 - 1975-09-11
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0043
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: James R. Jones, a member of Congress, responding to a letter from Donald G. Potter regarding three bills affecting Postal Service employees. The bills are at various stages of Congressional consideration, with one bill allowing federal and postal employees to participate in politics, another bill making alterations to the Postal Service, and a third bill exempting the first $5,000 earned by retirees from taxation. Jones appreciates Potter's input and will consider his views as the bills progress., 1975-09-12
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0047
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: from James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, responding to a constituent's concerns about the deteriorating quality of postal delivery service. Jones mentions a bill that has been completed to amend the Postal Reorganization Act in order to improve the Postal Service. Additionally, there is a letter to the editor discussing the issue of free government mail and its impact on the Postal Service's financial situation. Lastly, there is a transmittal memo from Leslie L. Conner, an attorney, requesting information from James., 1975-09-12
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0048
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Supporting the Technician Retirement Bill: Correspondence between Major General John Coffey, Jr. and James R. Jones, 1975-09-17
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0050
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: Jack A. Presley to Congressman James R. Jones, urging support for an 8.66% pay raise for federal employees, instead of the 5% raise proposed by President Ford. Presley argues that federal workers should not be made an example and should receive a raise comparable to private industry standards. Congressman Jones appreciates the input and states that the issue will be considered in Congress., 1975-09-22 - 1975-09-24
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0054
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Opposition to Collective Bargaining Legislation: A Letter from the Broken Arrow Board of Education
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0008
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: from Catherine A. Freeman to Congressman James R. Jones urging support for bill H.R. 3942, which would provide compensation for rural letter carriers. Freeman argues that the current pay system for rural letter carriers is inadequate and that allowing them more flexibility in their schedules would improve the service they provide to rural America. Congressman Jones responds, thanking Freeman for her letter and stating that he will consider her views if further legislative action is taken on the bill., 1975-04-28
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0013
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: to Congressman James R. Jones expressing disapproval of President Ford's proposal for a 5% wage freeze for postal employees. Young requested the opportunity for the American Postal Workers Union to negotiate their cost-of-living allowance into their base pay and requested support for legislation HR 55, HR 56, and HR 3000. Congressman Jones responded, thanking Young for his input and assuring him that the issue of cost-of-living allowance is being considered in contract negotiations and in legislation. Jones also expressed appreciation for Young's interest in postal service issues., 1975-05-20
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0021
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: from James R. Jones to Mr. John J. Estep discusses the status of H.R. 2455 and assures that provisions of concern to Mr. Estep are already in the bill. It mentions that amendments for the private express statute will likely be taken up separately. The second part of the text provides a legislative history of parcel post cost recovery, detailing how the system was established and the issues surrounding cost recovery. It also discusses the recommendations of the Kappel Commission for restructuring the Postal Service., 1975-06-02
Item — Box: 18, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_18_26_0022
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93rd Congress (1973-1975)