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Correspondence concerning legislation to repeal the tax exemption applied to cooperatives.

Correspondence concerning the removal of the emergency taxes placed on oil during the war.

Correspondence concerning legislation for a tax placed on oleomargarine.

Correspondence and newspaper clippings primarily concerning the lynching of Willie Earl near Pickens, South Carolina, and the subsequent trial that produced a verdict of "not guilty" for the lynch mob. Also included is correspondence concerning legislation (H.R. 29) making unlawful the requirement for the payment of a poll tax as a prerequisite to voting in a primary or other election for national officers.

Correspondence concerning legislation to provide for a reduction in income taxes. Senator Maybank opposed the Tax Reduction bill and President Truman vetoed the bill after its passing.

A letter requesting support for legislation to limit the president to a single term.

Correspondence primarily concerning legislation to place all interstate commerce, including radio on standard time. Anger is expressed by constituents who had to adjust to New York City's control of the "radio time." New York operated on daylight savings time.

Correspondence concerning legislation for the extension of trade agreements through the International Trade Organizations.

Correspondence concerning a resolution to strengthen the power of the United Nations.

Correspondence protesting cuts in appropriations to the United States Employment Service and Veterans Employment Service. Senator Maybank indicated that he was "absolutely opposed to such cuts" and was in favor of restoring funding. However, he also stated that due to the majority Republican Congress he did not think it possible.