Box 32

Correspondence and reports concerning President Kennedy's proposed Trade Expansion Act which granted the President unprecedented authority to negotiate tariff reductions of up to 50%.

Correspondence concerning the United Nations including opposition to the purchasing of United Nations bonds by the United States Government. Representative Rivers consistently opposed the United States' participation in the United Nations.

Correspondence concerning the United States Post Office including the issuing of commemorative stamps, extending second class mailing privileges to publication of state industrial development agencies, postage rates, and increased salary and benefits for postal employees.

Correspondence concerning veterans legislation including World War I pensions, Cold War G. I. Bill, National Service Life Insurance, and service connected disability pensions.