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Correspondence concerning the need for a reduction in Federal Government expenditures. Senator Maybank assured constituents that he would always work to reduce expenditures and cited his previous efforts to reduce funding for the Marshall Plan. However, Senator Maybank reminds constituents that funds are required for the defense of the country and to prosecute the war.

Correspondence concerning education legislation including the Polycultural Institution of America (PIE) and Federal Grants and Scholarships for advanced education.

A letter requesting support for a Senate Joint Resolution (52) to abolish the Electoral College and replace it with a proportional electoral vote system for electing the President and Vice-President of the United States.

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

Two postcards requesting support for the "Battle Bill" (H.R. 4550) which would cut off United States aid to any nation exporting arms, military equipment or other strategic materials to Russia or Soviet-dominated areas.

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.

A letter from a South Carolina drug store owner requesting support for legislation to reestablish the practice of fair trade.

A letter requesting support for legislation (H.R. 1403), known as the "Steed Bill" to grant the ability to prosecute fathers who escape their family obligations by going to other states where the law cannot reach them.

Correspondence concerning legislation (S. 349) to assist the provision of housing and community facilities and services required in connection with the national defense and legislation to for the granting of loans through the Veterans' Administration. Also included is a listing of dwelling units constructed, by State, as of May 1, 1951 under the Housing Act of 1949.

Correspondence concerning the Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) including proposed legislation and investigations of RFC activities. Correspondents include Senator A. Willis Robertson (Senate Committee on Banking and Currency), Senator Harry F. Byrd (Senate Committee on Finance), and Senator J. W. Fulbright (Senate Committee on Banking and Currency).