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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.