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Correspondence concerning federal employee legislation including an increase in benefits and compensation, pensions for widows and orphans of foreign service officers, Works Progress Administration (WPA) credit for retention or retirement benefits, salaries for the Legislative Branch, and an amendment to the Hatch Act to permit Government Employees to participate in Local and State Politics.

A letter from the Department of Parks and Playgrounds for the City of Charleston requesting support for legislation (H.R. 5723) to create a Federal Recreation Service.

Correspondence concerning amendments to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Correspondence concerning legislation to authorizes the creation of a game refuge in the Francis Marion National Forest in the State of South Carolina. The bill was proposed by Senator Maybank with the desire for the forest to serve as a refuge for wild turkeys.

A letter requesting support for legislation to offset a decision by the Supreme Court affecting freight absorption.

Correspondence concerning health legislation including an amendment to the Public Service Health Act, a survey of physically handicapped citizens, and the Mental Health Bill.

A letter, from South Carolina Representative John L. McMillan, in opposition to the Home Rule Bill and a letter, from a South Carolina constituent, requesting support for its passage. The Home Rule Bill was intended to provide more autonomy for the District of Columbia.

Bills and reports concerning housing legislation including amendments to the United States Housing Act of 1937, the housing shortage, and a temporary extension of title IV of the National Housing Act.