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Correspondence concerning legislation (S. 1362) to affirm the believed intent of Congress that Federal Anti-Trust Laws are not applicable to insurance.

Correspondence concerning judiciary legislation including the appointment of court reporters for the United States District Courts, the appointment of an additional district judge for the district of North Dakota, the uniform marriage and divorce law, and Federal Corrections Act.

Correspondence concerned with labor legislation including the Railway Labor Act, Equal Rights Amendment, "Company Unions," and the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO).

Correspondence concerning legislation to outlaw labor strikes in defense industries. Senator Maybank vigorously opposed John L. Lewis and strikes in the defense industry during war time.

A letter from Senator Bailey, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, in response to a letter sent by Senator Maybank concerning an investigation of the Lend-Lease Program.

Correspondence and material concerning legislation brought before the Mines and Mining Committee including an amendment to the Federal Explosives Act and the stockpiling of strategic, war essential, minerals. Senator Maybank served on the committee. Correspondents include Senators Joseph F. Guffey (Chairman of the Senate Committee on Mines and Mining) and James G. Scrugham (Senate Committee on Mines and Mining).

Two letters requesting support for legislation (S. 1031) to grant a congressional charter to the Navy Mothers Clubs of America.

Correspondence concerning legislation to provide for the recognition of the services of the civilian officials and employees engaged in and about the construction of the Panama Canal.

Correspondence concerning how the United States should make peace at the conclusion of the war.