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Health, Education, and Welfare, Oral Roberts University, City of Faith Hospital



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The sender is writing to James R. Jones, expressing their admiration for Oral Roberts and his accomplishments in building the city of faith. They ask for Jones help and influence in supporting Roberts efforts and express gratitude for any assistance. The sender signs off as Mrs. James Neel.

The letter is a response from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Fenton. Jones thanks them for their support of the City of Faith Hospital and acknowledges their views on the Panama Canal treaties. He explains that he did not oppose the City of Faith proposal, but chose not to sign a letter pressuring a state agency to approve the application. Jones mentions that Dr. Oral Roberts has agreed with his position on the matter. He also states that while he appreciates their views on the Panama Canal treaties, the House has no role in ratifying them.

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The text consists of two letters. The first letter is from Mr. James R. Johns, a Member of Congress, responding to a card sent by Mr. Sven Treitel. Mr. Johns states that he is unsure if the facts support the construction of the City of Faith hospital, but he believes in allowing agencies to make their own decisions. The second letter is from Mr. Sven Treitel, congratulating Mr. Johns for refusing to be intimidated by someone named Onal Roberts regarding the City of Faith project.

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The letter is a response to a query about the Oral Roberts University City of Faith. It explains that the request for a certificate of need for the hospital was initially denied by the local planning agency, but the decision was appealed and a certificate was granted for a hospital with fewer beds. However, there is a court suit challenging the states approval of the hospitals request. The letter assures that the rights of Medicare and Medicaid patients will be protected.

The text is a letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. J.M. Ralston regarding the City of Faith proposal. Jones explains that he did not oppose the proposal, but chose not to sign a letter circulated by Congressman Ted Risenhoover that pressured a state regulatory agency to approve the application. Jones believes it is not proper for a federal official to interfere with a state agency's decision. He mentions that Dr. Oral Roberts agrees with his position and reaffirms their friendship. The rest of the text appears to be notes or additional information related to the topic.

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The writer of the letter, James Ares R. Jones, is responding to comments about the City of Faith. He explains that he did not oppose the proposal, but chose not to sign a letter from Congressman Ted Risenhoover that pressured a state agency to approve the application. Jones believes it is not appropriate for a federal official to dictate a state agency's decision. He mentions that Dr. Oral Roberts agrees with his position and believes that if it is Gods will, the hospital will be built. The recipient of the letter, Mr. Forrest LaRue, is supportive of Jones stance on the City of Faith and does not believe the delegation should get involved.

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The text is a collection of news articles and correspondences related to the approval and construction of the City of Faith Hospital, a project led by evangelist Oral Roberts. The approval was met with opposition from Tulsa hospitals and attorneys who argued that it violated the separation of church and state. Despite this, the Oklahoma Health Planning Commission unanimously approved the project, allowing construction to begin.

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Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma has been granted a building permit for its City of Faith medical center. The permit covers a 20-story medical research building and a 60-story medical office building, valued at $54 million. However, the university still needs to obtain a separate permit for the proposed 30-story hospital in the complex. The Oklahoma Health Planning Commission will vote on the hospitals application for a certificate of need on April 26.

The writer is writing to Congressman James R. Jones about the issue of building a new hospital in Tulsa. The Oklahoma Health Planning Commission has rejected the proposal twice and it has been reduced to 294 beds. However, the writer argues that Tulsa already has between 1,000 and 1,200 unoccupied beds and the state has around 4,000 unused hospital beds. The writer also mentions that certain people from Tulsa have been trying to influence members of the legislature in Washington. The writer supports the idea that the matter should be settled by the state rather than Congress.

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The writer expresses their belief that the City of Faith, a concept related to prayer and healing, should be fulfilled. They believe that Oral Roberts is dedicated to serving God and that the City of Faith should be built at O.R.U. and in Tulsa. They ask the senator to pray with them for the fulfillment of this project.

The writer, V.R. Langusman, received a letter from James R. Jones suggesting that building a city of faith could help reduce rising prices and improve services in the medical field. The writer believes that this city should be built to benefit both the United States and the world. They express their belief that it would be a positive change and encourage everyone to work together to make it a better world.

Jerry received a telegram from Governor Nigh and others urging an amendment to the Planning Act to allow states to designate their own health planning commissions. There is a dispute involving the City of Faith and the designation of a Health Systems Agency for the state. The Oklahoma HSA denied Oral Roberts the right to build the hospital, but the Oklahoma Health Planning Commission allowed him to build some of the beds. The case is now pending before the Oklahoma supreme court. The state legislature and Governor Nigh support the City of Faith. The dispute also involves the designation of the HSA in Oklahoma, which was deemed improper by the 10th Circuit Court. Governor Nigh and the legislature requested that the HSA designation process be reopened. HEW conducted a review and reaffirmed the original decision. The state court suit will decide whether the City of Faith can receive Medicare/aid reimbursement. ORU has a representative on the existing HSA, and there are three vacancies on the governing board. Nigh can appoint new members

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The text appears to be a letter addressed to James R. Jones, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. The letter discusses the writers belief that Jones should support the construction of a debt-free hospital in his district. The writer also praises Rev. Roberts and his work, emphasizing his support for all people regardless of color or religion. The writer hopes that Jones will speak about this matter on the House floor, believing that the entire country will listen. The letter is signed by Jane S. Davis, a 34-year-old African American from Vietnam. The writer also expresses support for efforts to eliminate preferential treatment in hiring.

The writer expresses their support for Oral Roberts plan to establish another hospital in Tulsa, despite recent criticism. They argue that competition in the healthcare industry is beneficial for consumers and that the current hospital system may be monopolistic. The writer suggests that the need for approval from State Boards with potential conflicts of interest is problematic and calls for impartial groups to grant approval. They also highlight the success of Roberts University and argue that the opposition to more hospital beds without tax money is inconsistent. The writer, as a taxpayer, believes that Roberts hospital could benefit consumers and hopes that state legislators will support his efforts.

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The letter is from Annabelle and Edward Thompson to Mr. Jones, urging him to support Oral Roberts in building The City of Faith Hospital in Tulsa. They mention that they are not of the same religious faith as Mr. Roberts, but believe he should have the freedom to build what he feels is necessary. The Thompsons identify themselves as registered Democrats.

The writer is asking Congressman Jones for his support in favor of Oral Roberts City of Faith. They believe that opposing the project is a mistake and that it would benefit Tulsa and the State of Oklahoma. They mention the success of the Mayo Brothers in Rochester as an example. They argue that denying people the opportunity to receive treatment and ministry at the City of Faith is a tragic error and that it would bring economic benefits to Tulsa. They sincerely request the Congressman's assistance on behalf of Oral Roberts.

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The writer, Sharon K. Williamson, is expressing appreciation to Congressman James R. Jones for his stance on Oral Roberts City of Faith. The writer heard the congressman's statements on KRMG and agrees with his comments. The writers respect for the congressman has increased, even though the stance he has taken may not be politically advantageous.

The text is a letter sent to James R. Jones, a member of Congress, from someone named Penn Schooley. Schooley commends Jones for his work in Congress and expresses support for his upcoming election. Schooley also mentions being in the hospital and receiving good care, and suggests that the city of Faith should not be charged for using hospitals in Tulsa. The letter ends with a postscript about keeping the canal and is signed by Penn Schooley.

The writer is urging Congressman Jones to say no to someone named Oral because they have hallucinations and the writer does not want to pay higher hospital bills. The letter is signed by Michael Blecknes.

The text is a telegram received by a representative named James L Jones. The telegram is from Harrell D Price and Helen Sue Price, who believe in the City of Faith and Oral Roberts. They believe that the hospital will attract patients from all over the world and enhance the prosperity of Tulsa and Oklahoma. They urge James L Jones to support the City of Faith.

The writer, Frank VV. Duckham, is writing a letter to express their support for the construction of a new hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They discuss their experience working in admissions at Hillcrest and mention a severe shortage of beds for medical patients during the winter months. They believe that a new facility is needed to address this issue.

Linda Robertson, a staff assistant for James R. Jones, a member of the United States House of Representatives, received an opinion from Ms. Jean Hulsizer of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ms. Hulsizer is opposed to building the City of Faith as she believes it will increase the cost of medical care in Tulsa.

The text discusses the controversy surrounding the construction of the City of Faith hospital in Tulsa. Many Tulsans doubt the wisdom of the project and raise concerns about competition with existing medical complexes, staffing shortages, duplication of services, the size of the hospital, and the cost. The local medical community views the hospital as causing havoc in the city and potentially overshadowing the scientific aspects of medicine. Oral Roberts, the evangelist behind the project, maintains that the hospital will serve his worldwide constituency and bring in additional jobs. However, there are doubts about the feasibility and necessity of the hospital, as well as its potential impact on existing medical facilities.

The writer of the text is questioning the need for the proposed City of Faith hospital in Tulsa. They argue that there is already a surplus of hospital beds and that the existing hospitals have the capacity to care for the medically indigent. They also question the inconsistency between the proposed focus on chronic diseases and the inclusion of acute care facilities in the plans. The writer raises concerns about the impact on regional hospitals, the potential influx of patients without funds, and the lack of data supporting the need for the new hospital. They also question the exemption of religious organizations from health planning and the potential impact on health care costs. The writer calls for the approval process to be based on hard data rather than emotion.

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