Veterans Affairs - Education, 1973-1974

James Sparks is urging Congressman Dorn to support the Cranston Bill, which aims to extend G.I. Bill benefits for veterans. Congressman Jones acknowledges Sparks' letter and informs him that a similar bill has been passed by the House. Sparks expresses concerns about the rising cost of living affecting veterans' ability to finance their education and asks for support in passing the bill.

Raymond E. Murray wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones urging his support for S. 2784, a bill to extend entitlement for G.I. Bill benefits. Congressman Jones responded, acknowledging receipt of the letter and informing Murray that a similar bill, H.R. 12628, had been passed by the House with his support. Jones thanked Murray for sharing his views.

The letter is from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. Ron Gill, thanking him for visiting the Mobile Congressional office and updating him on the status of legislation to extend GI education benefits from 8 to 10 years. The House of Representatives passed a bill, H.R. 12628, and the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs is considering it. Prospects for passage are good, and both Houses agree on the importance of extending veterans' education benefits before the current benefits expire on May 31st. Congressman Jones supported the bill in the House and will continue to support measures benefiting veterans.

Mrs. Stubbings wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones expressing concern over the termination of educational benefits for veterans attending school on the GI educational assistance benefits bill. Congressman Jones responded, assuring her of his support and mentioning legislation pending in Congress to extend the eight-year limitation on educational benefits. Mrs. Stubbings requested the law be changed to allow veterans attending university on a continuous basis to receive benefits regardless of the number of years it takes.

Ms. Bavido wrote to Congressman James R. Jones expressing concern over the termination of educational benefits for veterans on the GI bill. Congressman Jones reassured her that legislation to extend the limitation on educational benefits was being considered and he would support prompt action on the bill. Bavido thanked Jones for his support and urged him to vote in favor of the extension to further the education of those who have served the country.

Mr. and Mrs. Manship wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones urging support for Senator Cranston's bill to extend G.I. Bill benefits. Congressman Jones acknowledged their letter and informed them that a similar bill had been passed by the House, increasing benefits and extending eligibility. He thanked them for sharing their views.

The letter is from Mr. Wold to Congressman Jim Jones, expressing concern about the delay in passing legislation to improve G.I. veterans benefits. Mr. Wold specifically mentions the extension of the time limit for educational benefits and the need for an increase in pension benefits. He explains his personal situation and how the delay in passing the bill is affecting him and his family. Mr. Wold requests Congressman Jones' assistance in moving the legislation forward and expresses his appreciation for any help he can provide. Congressman Jones responds, acknowledging Mr. Wold's concerns and assuring him that he will do his best to support the legislation when it comes to the House for final approval.

The text is a letter from Mrs. Steve Logue to Representative James R. Jones regarding legislation to increase benefits for Vietnam-era veterans. Mrs. Logue expresses concern about the delay in passing the bill and the financial struggles she faces as a veteran trying to pursue education. She emphasizes the importance of affordable education for veterans to improve their employment opportunities.

Mr. Bob Sellars wrote to Representative James Jones urging him to support the Senate version of a bill increasing GI educational benefits. Representative Jones responded, stating that he had voted for a House bill extending GI benefits and supporting prompt action on the extension. He thanked Mr. Sellars for his input and assured him of his support.

The letter is from James R. Jones, a member of Congress, responding to a letter from Mr. Tim Whalen regarding the extension of GI educational benefits. Jones mentions bills that have been passed in the House and Senate to improve and extend these benefits. He assures Whalen of his support for prompt action on this matter. Whalen, a married veteran, expresses his gratitude for the education benefits he receives but also highlights the financial challenges he faces. He encourages Jones to vote for the bill to increase GI benefits for Vietnam era veterans.

Bruce Murray writes to Congressman James R. Jones urging support for Senator Cranston's bill to extend G.I. Bill benefits. Murray, a navy veteran, shares his personal experience and highlights the importance of extending entitlement for educational benefits. Congressman Jones acknowledges Murray's letter and assures him of his support for the bill, emphasizing the benefits it would provide for veterans like Murray. Murray urges Congressman Jones to vote for the passage of the bill, emphasizing its importance for veterans and the country as a whole.

Mr. Bruce Crain wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones, urging support for legislation sponsored by Senator Cranston to improve G.I. Bill benefits. Congressman Jones responded, informing Crain that the bill is pending before the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs and will be considered in hearings starting in the third week of the month. He also mentioned another bill, H.R. 12628, that has already passed in the House of Representatives. Congressman Jones expressed his support for providing benefits to veterans and enclosed a news report detailing the provisions of H.R. 12628.

The text is a letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. Cliff Edwards thanking him for his support of H.R. 12584, a bill providing tuition assistance to veterans. Jones assures Edwards that he will keep his views in mind when the bill comes to a vote. An inter-office correspondence notes that Edwards called to express support for the bill and is a strong supporter of Jones.

The text is a response from Congressman James R. Jones to a letter from Edward L. Harp regarding legislation to increase allowance benefits for veterans in college. Congressman Jones acknowledges Harp's concerns and mentions a bill introduced by Senator Hartke that addresses the financial problems of student veterans. He assures Harp that he will keep his views in mind when the bill reaches the House floor. Harp had previously written to Congressman Jones about his own situation, where his V.A. benefits were set to be terminated despite having 36 months of eligibility left. He is seeking information on when the bill will be passed and if it will include an extension of the time limit.

The letter is in response to a request for support of a bill to extend G.I. Bill benefits. The bill, S. 2784, aims to extend benefit entitlement from 8 to 10 years. The sender, James R. Jones, assures the recipient that their views will be considered when H.R. 12628, a similar bill, comes to a vote. The recipient is a student who is currently only able to attend college part-time due to work obligations, and they are requesting support for the bill to extend benefits beyond their entitlement expiration in May 1975.

Mr. Wensauer wrote to Congressman Jones expressing his support for legislation to increase allowance benefits for veterans in college and extend their entitlement period. Congressman Jones acknowledged receipt of the letter and assured Mr. Wensauer that he shared his concern for veterans. He mentioned that Senator Hartke had introduced a bill addressing financial problems of student veterans and promised to keep Mr. Wensauer's views in mind when the bill reaches the House.

The letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. J. C. McDaniel informs him about a bill that will increase veteran's education benefits by 13.6% and provide veterans with two additional years of eligibility for GI Bill benefits. The bill will be coming to the House floor soon and Congressman Jones assures Mr. McDaniel of his strong support for the legislation. Mr. McDaniel had previously visited Congressman Jones to ask for his support in extending GI benefits, as his benefits were set to expire in May.

Bruce Olsen wrote to Congressman James R. Jones to express his support for legislation to increase allowance benefits for veterans in college and extend their entitlement period. Congressman Jones acknowledged receipt of the letter and shared Olsen's concerns. He mentioned a bill introduced by Senator Hartke addressing the financial problems of student veterans, which is pending in the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs. Jones assured Olsen that he would keep his views in mind when the bill reaches the House floor. Olsen also urged Jones to support increasing Veterans educational allowances and extending the limitation period for completing education. Olsen indicated that he would reconsider his request if there were overriding reasons for not supporting the increases.

The letter is from Michael L. Maher to James R. Jones, expressing support for legislation to increase GI education benefits and extend the period of eligibility. Jones responds, thanking Maher for his communication and stating his firm support for the legislation (H.R. 12628) providing a 13.6 percent increase in benefits and extending eligibility for an additional two years. Jones assures Maher that he will support the bill when it is brought up for a vote in the House and encourages Maher to reach out if he needs any assistance.

George A. Dietz, Jr. wrote to Congressman James R. Jones expressing support for legislation to increase GI education benefits and extend the period of eligibility for these benefits. Congressman Jones responded, thanking Dietz for his support and informing him that the legislation was scheduled for floor action in the House. Jones expressed his firm support for the bill and encouraged Dietz to reach out if he needed any assistance. Jones later informed Dietz that he had voted for the bill, which would provide a 13.6 percent increase in benefits and extend the eligibility period by two years.