Box 1

A telegram urging for the override of President Roosevelt's veto of the Defense Highway Bill.

Correspondence concerning legislation to outlaw labor strikes in defense industries. Senator Maybank supported the legislation.

Correspondence that expresses concern for railroad strikes. Emphasis is especially placed on their effect on national defense.

Correspondence concerned with national defense including draft extension and a pay increase for military personnel.

A letter concerning legislation to consolidate the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the National Youth Administration (NYA) into a single entity under the Federal Security Agency called the Civilian Youth Administration (CYA).

Correspondence concerning legislation to repeal the Neutrality Acts.

Correspondence concerning legislation (H.R. 5984) for the relief of Solomon Brown, a black man who lost his arm in the federal penitentiary.