Box 25

Correspondence concerning the abolition of poll taxes. Senator Maybank opposed a constitutional amendment to abolish the poll tax but he had stated that he had no problem with South Carolina voluntarily voting to repeal the poll tax.

Correspondence concerning regulations for the renegotiation of war contracts.

Correspondence concerning a proposed increase in social security tax rates.

Correspondence concerning Senator Maybank's participation in the effort to override the President's veto of the 1943 Tax Revenue Bill.

Correspondence concerning legislation to eliminate day-light savings time.

A letter requesting support for legislation (S. 1122) to provide for the distribution of motor-vehicle tires solely by independent tire dealers.

Two letters written in opposition to legislation (H.R. 82) to protect registered trade-marks used in such commerce from interference by state or territorial legislation.

Correspondence concerning veterans legislation including an increase in pensions, the rotation of troops, mustering out pay, government automobiles for veterans medically discharged from the armed services, pension for Spanish-American War veterans, officer's retirement, increased pensions for World War I veterans, a "Bill of Rights" for World War II veterans, and a pay increase for soldiers engaged in combat.

Correspondence concerning a proposal for permanent commission status for members of the Army Nurse Corps.

A letter requesting support for a resolution that would condemn the celebration of a German defeat until the victory over Japan was achieved.