Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Chief

A contract has been awarded to J & P Construction Company for the construction of 4 reinforced concrete box culverts on Talihina-Bengal Road in Latimer County for $24,277.42.

The text outlines a development project for Eastern Oklahoma, focusing on addressing high unemployment rates, lack of education, underutilized resources, and lack of leadership. The project includes three phases: an Experimental Employment Program to provide jobs and training, a Human Resources Development Program to improve education and training opportunities, and a New Employment Opportunities Program focusing on developing fish farming and activated carbon industries. The goal is to improve the economy and provide job opportunities for the people in the area.

Mr. Bentley Beams of Talihina, Oklahoma expressed interest in a work program for Indian children to be established in their community instead of sending them to other states for employment. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is working on providing employment opportunities at four locations for Indian youth and aims to recruit interested students for these jobs. The program will be voluntary, with financial assistance provided for transportation and subsistence. The Bureau plans to publicize job opportunities for Indian youth in their local areas. Congressman Carl Albert acknowledged Mr. Beams' request and is awaiting further information from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to respond.

The text is a series of letters and resolutions regarding the proposed transfer of the Bureau of Indian Affairs from the Department of the Interior to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma is requesting a public conference on the matter to ensure that Indian leaders have the opportunity to express their views. The Council believes that the Department of the Interior is better suited to manage Indian affairs and that any transfer should be done with the consent of the Indians. The letters are addressed to various government officials, including President Lyndon B. Johnson and Congressman Carl Albert, urging them to consider the Council's resolution.

The letter from Congressman Carl Albert addresses concerns about the limited funds allocated for meals for indigent Indian pupils in Oklahoma. The letter discusses the challenges faced by schools in providing free meals and suggests that affected families discuss their inability to pay with school officials. The letter also mentions revisions to the school lunch program and the hardship it may cause for some Indian families. Congressman Albert expresses a willingness to assist and seeks information from the Director of Indian Education to address the issues raised by constituents.

The text is about a letter sent to Congressman Carl Albert regarding the proposed transfer of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. The White House's reply stated that there is no plan currently under consideration to change the status of the Bureau. The letter also mentions a Resolution adopted by the Inter-Tribal Council and the importance of Indian leaders expressing their views on the matter.

Mrs. Herndon, the Principal of Jones Academy, wrote a letter to Honorable Carl Albert regarding the Youth Development Program that students from Jones Academy are participating in. She requested his support in ensuring that the program is refunded when the current authorization expires. In response, Carl Albert expressed his support for the program and assured Mrs. Herndon that he will do all he can to see that it is re-funded. He also mentioned his hope to visit Hartshorne in the future.

On July 18, 1967, LaDonna Harris sent a memorandum to Carl Albert regarding a matter related to the United States Senate.