Box 71

Correspondence concerning postal legislation including the Domestic Air Parcel Post Bill, pay increase for postal workers, increased postal worker retirement bill, postal rate adjustment, and increased equipment maintenance for rural mail carriers. Senator Maybank supported the pay increase for postal workers and gave a speech on the Senate Floor to that effect.

Correspondence concerning legislation to reinstate the Office of Price Administration (OPA) including a price ceiling on meat and lumber. Senator Maybank opposed the reinstatement of the Office of Price Administration (OPA). Also included is a statement by Senator Maybank condemning President Truman's attempts to enact Office of Price Administration (OPA) legislation and civil rights legislation.

Correspondence concerning legislation (S. 2031 and H.R. 4884) regulating the practice of the profession of engineering and creating a Board of Registration for Professional Engineers in the District of Columbia.

Correspondence concerning radio legislation including limitations on the power of radio broadcast stations and a radio frequencies bill's effects on police frequencies.

Correspondence concerning legislation to increase the retirement benefits of railroad employees.

Correspondence concerning legislation for rent control including hotel rent control.