Commerce, Census Bureau

The author, Mr. Burt, expresses concern about the Manufacturers Census Reports required by the Bureau of the Census. He believes that federal reporting requirements should not overly burden businesses and that the recently passed Civil Service Reform Act may help address issues with unproductive federal workers. Mr. Burt also criticizes the lack of knowledge displayed by the Assistant Director of the Bureau of Census on a TV program and suggests that eliminating inefficient personnel could improve efficiency and help balance the budget.

The sender is referring to a letter and memorandum they received from the Midian Nations Council of Governments regarding revised criteria for defining Standard Metropolitan Statistical Areas (SEA) in the 1990 Census. They are requesting that the concerns expressed in the letter be reviewed and included in the record for comments on the proposed regulations.

The text is a series of letters discussing the issue of excessive paperwork requirements by the federal government. Mr. Raguse writes to Congressman James R. Jones expressing his concerns about the burden of paperwork on businesses and provides an example of a census form that he finds unnecessary. Congressman Jones responds, acknowledging the concern and explaining the purpose and importance of the economic censuses. He assures Mr. Raguse that efforts are being made to minimize the impact on businesses and offers assistance if any additional paperwork requirements are found to be burdensome. The Director of the Bureau of the Census, Manuel D. Plotkin, also writes a letter to Congressman Jones, providing more information about the purpose and process of the economic censuses and addressing concerns about confidentiality. Overall, the letters highlight the issue of excessive paperwork requirements and the efforts being made to address it.

The text is a letter exchange between Ms. Connie Cronley and Congressman James R. Jones. Ms. Cronley is writing an article on the population trend from colder climates to the Sunbelt for TWA Ambassador magazine. She asks Congressman Jones for assistance in finding a good source of information for her article. Congressman Jones acknowledges her letter and offers to connect her with Fred Cavanaugh of the Population Division of the Census Bureau, who may have suggestions for other demographers she can contact. Ms. Cronley expresses her gratitude and urgency in obtaining the information, as her deadline is approaching.

The letter is acknowledging a communication from the Native American Center regarding the 1980 census. The sender, Manuel D. Plotkin, states that more time is needed to respond to the recommendations from a meeting with tribes and organizations from Kansas and Oklahoma. They promise to provide a reply in the future and offer assistance in the meantime.

The text is a letter from Jim Red Corn, the Needs Assessment Coordinator at the Native American Center in Oklahoma, to Junita Kreps, the Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce. The letter discusses concerns about the validity of the 1980 Census data for the Native American population in Oklahoma. It suggests that Indians live in pockets rather than in a scattered manner, which could affect the accuracy of the census count. The letter also proposes that a supplementary questionnaire be sent to all individuals who indicate they are Indian on the general questionnaire to ensure a more accurate count. The text also includes a table showing the population of Native Americans in different counties in Oklahoma based on the 1970 Census.

The sender, Mr. Randy Whitfield, thanks the recipient for sending information and states that they will stay in touch. The recipient is asked to keep the senders office informed about the SMSA changes and their impact on the Tulsa Metropolitan Area. The sender also mentions writing a letter to Mr. Duncan and includes a copy of the letter for reference.