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Correspondence concerning a resolution to abolish the electoral college system and implement a proportional electoral system. Senator Mabank stated that it was "the first break the South had had since the two-thirds rule had been abolished in Philadelphia in 1936." Correspondents include Senator Homer Ferguson of the Senate Committee on Appropriations.

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Correspondence concerning the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). A proposed amendment to the United States Constitution designed to guarantee equal rights for women.

Scope and Contents Correspondence concerning legislation to establish a permanent Fair Employment Practices Commission (FEPC). Originally established during World War II to combat racial discrimination in defense industries, the FEPC met strong opposition, particularly in the South, when legislation was proposed to create a permanent Fair Employment Practices Commission (FEPC). Senator Maybank vigorously opposed the FEPC and participated in filibusters on the Senate floor to combat the legislation. Also...

Scope and Contents A letter concerning legislation (S. 2822) introduced by Senator Maybank amending the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Senator Maybank's amendment would raise the insured limit on deposits and reduce the cost of insurance to banks as well as a number of other adjustments to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Also included is a copy of the hearings on the amendments before the Subcommittee on Federal Reserve Matters of the Committee on Banking and Currency in the United States...

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A letter from Senator Robert S. Kerr, of the Senate Committee on Finance, requesting Senator Maybank's examination of a copy of the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of Federal Power Commission vs. Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company, et al.

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A letter from the President of a Charleston seafood company expressing opposition to legislation (S. 3680) to provide for the conservation of natural fish resources and for an adequate and balanced flow of fish and fish products in interstate and foreign commerce.

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A telegram from a South Carolina constituent requesting support for Senate Concurrent Resolution 56 to make it a fundamental objective of the foreign policy of the United States to support and strengthen the United Nations and to seek its development into a world federation open to all nations with defined and limited powers adequate to preserve peace and prevent aggression through the enactment, interpretation, and enforcement of world law.

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Correspondence in opposition to legislation (S. 1008), known as the Basing Point Bill, concerning the application of the Federal Trade Commission Act and the Clayton Act to allow for the absorption of freight where it is done in good faith to meet competition. Opponents argued that the legislation would reduce the ability of small businesses to compete with larger chain stores. Senator Maybank supported the legislation.

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Correspondence in support of legislation (S. 1008), known as the Basing Point Bill, concerning the application of the Federal Trade Commission Act and the Clayton Act to allow for the absorption of freight where it is done in good faith to meet competition. Proponents argued that the legislation would encourage competition. Senator Maybank supported the legislation.

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Correspondence concerning legislation (S. 3357) to restrict commercial gambling including a telegram requesting for an exception to be made for fraternal associations, lodges, clubs, churches, and charities.