Education and Labor, January-May

Ms. Elder wrote a letter to Congressman Jones urging support for Title IV of the Indian Education Act. Congressman Jones responded, thanking her for her support and stating that he will consider it when the bill comes to the floor for consideration. Ms. Elder expressed her hope that Tulsa will be refunded with Title IV funds for the Indian Education Act, highlighting the benefits for individual Indian students and cultural awareness.

The text is a letter from James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, to E.T. Dunlap, Chancellor of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, thanking him for his testimony before the House Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary, and Vocational Education. Dunlap's testimony focused on the importance of career, vocational, and occupational education, and highlighted principles for federal legislation in this area. The letter expresses appreciation for Dunlap's efforts and encourages him to continue sharing his professional advice on pending education legislation.

The text is a series of correspondence between J. E. Sutton, Superintendent of the Midwest City-Del City Schools, and James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, regarding impact aid for schools. Sutton provides calculations of impact aid entitlements for various schools in Oklahoma for fiscal year 1975. Jones expresses gratitude for the information and shares that the Education and Labor Committee is conducting hearings on impact aid. Both parties express willingness to assist each other in their efforts related to impact aid.

The letter from Robert B. Kamm to Congressman James R. Jones expresses objections to regulations by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare regarding requirements for participation in the Guaranteed Student Loan Program. Kamm believes the regulations go beyond the intent of the law and urges the Committee to review and take corrective legislative action. Jones responds, stating that the regulations went into effect and the House Committee on Education and Labor did not take action as there was no justification to support objections. However, the Subcommittee on Higher Education will review the Higher Education Act before it expires in 1976, including the authority of HEW to set requirements for federal assistance programs. Oklahoma State University supports fair refund policies, career counseling, and selective admission criteria but objects to mandated regulations. They express concern about the consequences of choosing not to participate in the GSL Program and hope that Jones will vote to reject the regulations.

The text is a series of letters regarding vocational education funds, with Dr. Joe W. Lemley expressing concerns about the transfer of funds to the State Regents for Higher Education. Congressman James R. Jones acknowledges the letters and assures that Dr. Lemley's views are being considered in the ongoing discussions about vocational education legislation. Congressman Jones also shares the concerns raised by Dr. Francis Tuttle regarding the allocation of funds and emphasizes the importance of retaining and seeking more assistance for vocational education at all levels.

The text is a letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Lea Shannon, the Tulsa Metro Director of the National Alliance of Businessmen, thanking her for the organization's support of comprehensive career education. Jones expresses his continued commitment to supporting vocational education programs in the district. The letter also includes a list of individuals and organizations who have extended their support for the U.S. Office on Comprehensive Career Education program for the Tulsa Area Vocational Technical School District #18.

The letter from Congressman James R. Jones acknowledges Mr. Paul O. Doering's concerns about the O'Hara Bill, H.R. 3471, which may negatively impact private educational institutions by redirecting funds to public junior colleges. Congressman Jones assures Mr. Doering that he will consider his views if the bill receives full House consideration. Mr. Doering had expressed his worries about the potential harm to private institutions and requested Congressman Jones to oppose the amendment.

Mrs. H. Neil Worsham wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones expressing concern about the unemployment situation and the difficulty in hiring people for casual labor. She questioned the use of Federal Unemployment Tax and urged efforts to get people off unemployment benefits and back to work. Congressman Jones responded by acknowledging her concerns, explaining the distribution of unemployment funds, and expressing his commitment to responsible legislation to address unemployment. He also mentioned the passage of legislation for public service jobs. Mrs. Worsham appreciated Congressman Jones' interest in public opinion and hoped to discuss these issues further during his trips to Tulsa.

Mrs. Juanita Dunn wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones urging support for legislation to assist students in completing their studies. Congressman Jones responded, expressing his support for comprehensive education and his commitment to legislation that will help achieve this goal. Mrs. Dunn thanked Congressman Jones for his support of House Bill #1102, which would help her son finish his college courses and enter law school.

The letter is a response from Congressman James Jones to Harley Keele, Vice President of Braden Industries, regarding his opposition to H.R. 76, the "National Employment Priorities Act of 1975". Keele expresses his concerns about the bill, which deals with requiring businesses to give a two-year prenotification to the Secretary of Labor before transferring business operations. Keele believes this interferes with management's right to manage and could harm communities. Congressman Jones assures Keele that his opposition will be taken into consideration if the bill receives further legislative attention.

The letter is a response from James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, to Mrs. Ray J. Walther regarding her support for Title IV of the Indian Education Act. Jones thanks her for her letter and assures her that he will consider her support when the bill comes to the floor for consideration. He acknowledges the importance of the provisions of Title IV, which include special Indian education, increased opportunities, pilot programs, and provisions for teachers of Indians.

The letter is a response from Congressman James R. Jones to Ms. Eula P. Mohler regarding her support for Title IV of the Indian Education Act. Jones acknowledges her support and mentions that a bill to appropriate funds for the Act is pending in the Home Appropriations Committee. He also outlines the provisions of Title IV and assures Mohler that he will consider her support when the bill is brought to the Floor for consideration.

The text discusses proposed legislation regarding labor negotiations for state and local governments. It includes correspondence between Mr. Alfred M. Philips and Congressman James R. Jones, as well as information on a Supreme Court case that may impact teacher bargaining. The text also mentions bills introduced in Congress to extend National Labor Relations Act coverage to non-Federal public employees. Congressman Frank Thompson is mentioned as the Chairman of the House Special Subcommittee on Labor. Thompson expressed concerns that the Supreme Court decision may remove public sector collective bargaining from Federal jurisdiction.

In the letters exchanged between James R. Jones, a member of Congress, and William W. Jernigan, Vice President of Learning Resources and Instruction at Oral Roberts University, they discuss the importance of reviewing and cutting waste in education programs, particularly in higher education. Jernigan suggests that Congress should look into ways to make college and university libraries and instructional programs more efficient through the use of electronic educational media and human resources. Jones expresses his support for education programs and requests further recommendations from Jernigan on the matter.

The text is a letter expressing concern about controversial books being used in schools, particularly in West Virginia. The books include excerpts from writers such as Eldridge Cleaver and Malcolm X and are seen as promoting filth, hatred, and anti-God sentiments. The letter urges action to prevent these books from being used in schools and includes quotes from the books to illustrate their objectionable content. The author asks for support, prayers, and financial contributions to fight against the use of these books in education.

Mr. Matthews sent a quarterly report to Congressman Jones, detailing the financial status, staff updates, and operations of the Tulsa County Legal Aid Society. The report mentions the allocation of funds, staff changes, and ongoing work with low-income individuals. Matthews also discusses future funding sources and plans for the organization. Congressman Jones thanked Matthews for the report and offered assistance if needed.

This text includes correspondence between Mr. R.W. Saul and Congressman James R. Jones regarding Mr. Saul's eligibility for compensation under the Federal Employee's Compensation Act. The Chairman of the House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Labor, Dominick V. Daniels, confirms that Mr. Saul is not eligible for compensation as he has never been employed by the U.S. Government as a civilian. The text also includes information about a guide for military wives published by The Retired Officers Association and changes to Air Force policies regarding retired personnel.

The letter from Congressman James R. Jones thanks David L. Vaughan for meeting and discussing legislation regarding public employees' right to bargain collectively. Vaughan expresses concern about dangerous legislation that could affect taxes, safety, and American way of life, and urges Vaughan to fill out a questionnaire to voice his opinion on the matter. The letter highlights the potential impact of union control over state and local government employees and emphasizes the importance of protecting the right to work without being compelled to join a union.

Barbara A. Thompson wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones expressing her support for Senate and House Bill H.R. 216, but requested that the minimum age limit of eligibility be removed to allow all children with disabilities to have access to special education from birth. She emphasized the importance of early intervention for children with disabilities and urged Congressman Jones to support the passage of the bill. Congressman Jones responded by thanking Thompson for her letter and expressing his support for improving special education programs tailored to the needs of children with handicaps. He assured Thompson that he would consider her views on the matter and welcomed her opinions to help him represent the constituents in Congress.

The text contains correspondence between various members of the Committee on Education and Labor regarding the impact aid program and financial issues facing school districts in Oklahoma. Members are exchanging information and reports to support legislative changes to resolve these problems.