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Correspondence from Representative John E. Rankin concerning support for an amendment to the Civil Functions Appropriation Bill to provide funds for the construction of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Inland Waterway. The waterway would provide an extra route to strengthen traffic from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico. Representative Rankin viewed the waterway as vital for national defense.

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A letter from Senator A. Willis Robertson, of the Committee on Appropriations, requesting Senator Maybank voice his objection to Senate Bill 3257 concerning a number of generous benefits to those receiving unemployment compensation. Senator Maybank indicated that he would object to the bill if it was brought up.

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Correspondence concerning appropriations for the Veterans Employment Service. Senator Maybank indicated that he would continue to make an effort to maintain the service.

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A letter from the Research, Planning and Development Board for the State of South Carolina requesting information on the possible construction of new war plants in South Carolina.

Scope and Contents Correspondence concerning armed services legislation including the Uniform Code of Military Justice, the Investigation and Adjustment Board of the Military Services Act of 1948, leave credit, universal disarmament, draft increase, inclusion of an Air Reserve Officers Training Corps at colleges having Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) units, drafting trained physicians, servicemen's allotment, commissions for male nurses, enlistment periods, reserve officer training, and the creation of a...

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Correspondence concerning the Atlantic Union Resolution which proposed to unite the world's leading democratic nations into a federal union.

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A letter from the Executive Secretary of the National Council for Prevention of War concerning speeches given by Senators Brien McMahon and Millard E. Tydings.