Box 100
Contains 34 Results:
"Marshall Plan", 1950
Correspondence from a member of the Greenwood, South Carolina, Chamber of Commerce requesting support for the "Greenwood Plan." The plan proposed a Marshall Plan of Ideas to survey the entire country for ideas on how to "pierce the iron curtain" and promote permanent peace. The plan would setup Marshall Plan of Ideas Committees in every local chamber of commerce in the nation.
"Medical", 1950
Correspondence concerning a health plan proposed by President Truman to socialize medicine and implement compulsory health insurance. Senator Maybank opposed the legislation.
"Miners", 1950
A letter written in opposition to legislation (S. 1310) to amend the coal mine safety law and provide for additional regulations.
"Motion picture licensing", 1950
A letter from a South Carolina constituent requesting support for Senator Edwin C. Johnson's investigation of the movie industry.
"Motor carriages", 1950
Correspondence concerning legislation related to motor vessels and legislation to amend the Interstate Commerce Commission Act with respect to exempted agricultural carriers.
"Motor Vehicle Theft Act", 1950
A letter from the President of City Rent-A-Car Service, of Charleston, South Carolina, requesting support for an amendment to strengthen the National Motor Vehicle Theft Act.
"Multi-Bill", 1950
Correspondence from South Carolina constituents voicing their opinions on a number of pieces of legislation including the Fair Employment Practices Commission (FEPC), socialized medicine, the Taft-Hartley Act, minimum wage, the Marshall Plan, luxury taxes, government reorganization, farm and education programs, and Public Works.
"Natural gas", 1950
Correspondence concerning an amendment (S. 1498) to the Natural Gas Act of 1938. Correspondents include Senator Edwin C. Johnson (Chairman of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce) and Senator Paul H. Douglas (Committee on Banking and Currency).
"Naval stores", 1950
A letter requesting support for legislation (S. 3020) to provide for the collection and publication of statistics concerning, and the establishment of standards, grades and specifications for Naval Stores.
"Panama Canal", 1950
A letter voicing opposition to legislation that would increase Panama Canal tolls.