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Concerns Regarding Executive Officer Appointment at Public Health Service Indian Health Area Office in Oklahoma City

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Concerns Regarding Executive Officer Appointment at Public Health Service Indian Health Area Office in Oklahoma City

The letter from Carl Albert, a congressman from Oklahoma, expresses concerns about the appointment of Mr. Ellis as Executive Officer in the Public Health Service Indian Health Area Office in Oklahoma City. Indian leaders in the district are unhappy that someone from Alaska is being transferred in for the position, and they are requesting for the Executive Officer to be someone who is familiar and sympathetic with the Oklahoma Indian population. The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes also recommended that the Executive Officer be an Oklahoman. Congressman Albert suggests finding a well-qualified person who meets the criteria to avoid potential conflicts and ensure the success of the program.

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Title: Concerns Regarding Executive Officer Appointment at Public Health Service Indian Health Area Office in Oklahoma City

Component Unique Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0025

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Begin: 1967-01-11

Scope and Content: The letter from Carl Albert, a congressman from Oklahoma, expresses concerns about the appointment of Mr. Ellis as Executive Officer in the Public Health Service Indian Health Area Office in Oklahoma City. Indian leaders in the district are unhappy that someone from Alaska is being transferred in for the position, and they are requesting for the Executive Officer to be someone who is familiar and sympathetic with the Oklahoma Indian population. The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes also recommended that the Executive Officer be an Oklahoman. Congressman Albert suggests finding a well-qualified person who meets the criteria to avoid potential conflicts and ensure the success of the program.

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Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center | University of Oklahoma https://www.ou.edu/carlalbertcenter