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Correspondence primarily concerned with the federal government's involvement with the Vatican. Particularly the presence of a representative there and violation of the separation of church and state. Also included is a letter favoring legislation to bring leaders together to pray for divine guidance.

Correspondence and reports on the proposed reorganization of government agencies. Primarily concerning the impact on the United States Army Corps of Engineers.

Correspondence concerning legislation brought before the Committee on Rivers and Harbors including the Buckingham Landing Dam, Santee-Congaree Rivers, Cooper River, Missouri River Valley Authority, Yadkin-Pee Dee River, Clarks Hill, the establishment of the Savannah Valley Authority, Savannah River, Cape Fear River, Edisto River, and pollution.

Correspondence, hearings, and reports concerning a water treaty between the United States and Mexico for the division of waters of the Rio Grande and Colorado Rivers.

Correspondence concerning an amendment to the Federal-Air Road Act to authorize appropriations for the post-war construction of highways and bridges, to eliminate hazards at railroad-grade crossings, and to provide for the immediate preparation of plans.

A letter from Senator Pat McCarran of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding two pieces of legislation that would be considered by the Senate Rules Committee on which Senator Maybank served. S. Res. 40 would adjust the rules of the Senate to empower standing committees of the Senate to make their own investigations and conduct studies without the need of special or select committees and S. Res. 41 would provide estimated expenses for the standing committees.

Correspondence from college and university faculty in support of legislation to provide federal aid for scientific research and education.

A letter from Senator Charles O. Andrews, Chairman of the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, requesting that Senator Maybank, as a member of the Committee on Audit and Control, support funding of an investigation by the Senate Judiciary Committee on the activities of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Post Office Department and their interference with the Municipal Bankruptcy Act or undermining the credit of taxing units in Florida.

A letter from a constituent asking for Senator Maybank's support of small business legislation and a letter from Senator James E. Murray, Chairman of the Special Committee to Study Problems of American Small Business, inviting Senator Maybank to be present for a public hearing concerning the post-war expansion and development of the construction industry.

Correspondence primarily concerned with legislation (the Murray-Wagner-Dingle Bill) to institute government health insurance. Constituents on the whole vigorously opposed the measure.