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Correspondence protesting proposed legislation (H.R. 5473) to amend section 1 of title 17 of the United States Code to make the public reproduction or rendition of a musical composition by or upon a coin-operated machine a public performance for profit when a fee is not charged for admission to the place where such reproduction or rendition occurs. This would require jukebox operators to pay additional fees and file reports with the copyright owners of the songs played on the jukebox.

Correspondence concerning legislation (S. 2907) to prescribe policy and procedure in connection with construction contracts made by executive agencies.

Two post cards requesting a copy of the Copper Bill (S. 3098). Senator Maybank replied that the bill had been out of print and no copies were available.

Correspondence concerning the Defense Production Act and proposals for amendments to the act including regulations on textiles, steel, copper, aluminum, and rent. Also included are two progress reports, submitted by Senator Maybank, containing studies on electric power and steel, copper, and aluminum allocations which Senator Maybank widely distributed. Senator Maybank served as Chairman of the Joint Committee on Defense Production.

Correspondence concerning the need for a reduction in Federal Government expenditures. Senator Maybank spoke out in public broadcasts with his views on the reduction of government expenditures. He especially campaigned for reductions in foreign aid programs.

A letter on behalf of the City Council of Charleston requesting that South Carolina Senators and Representatives sponsor legislation in Congress to make national general election day a legal holiday.

Correspondence concerning legislation (S. 2325) to create in the Department of Labor a Bureau of Accident Prevention for the purpose of promoting and maintaining safe and healthful conditions of employment in industries affecting commerce.

A letter on behalf of the Women's Society of Certified Public Accountants and The American Society of Women Accountants requesting support for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). A proposed amendment to the United States Constitution designed to guarantee equal rights for women.

Correspondence, primarily from university students, requesting information concerning legislation to establish a compulsory Fair Employment Practices Commission (FEPC).

Correspondence concerning legislation (H.R. 5767) to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act with respect to certain contracts and agreements which establish minimum or stipulated resale prices and which are extended by State law to persons who are not parties to such contracts and agreements. The amendment would restore retail price maintenance through the fair trade laws of the states. Senator Maybank supported the legislation.