Box 132

Correspondence concerning a reduction in appropriations for public housing from 135,000 to 35,000 units.

Correspondence concerning appropriations for independent offices including the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC), the Veterans Administration and veterans hospitals, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TV), the Mutual Security Agency, the Public Building Service, land grant colleges, the National Science Foundation, cancer and dental research, and mental health clinics.

Two letters protesting a cut in appropriations for the card distribution service of the Library of Congress.

Correspondence concerning the withholding of funds to South Carolina's on-farm training program for veterans by the Veterans Administration due to irregularities. Senator Maybank introduced an amendment to the Veterans Appropriation Bill to address the issue of holding the States liable for such breaches in contract. Correspondents include South Carolina Governor James F. Byrnes.

Two letters requesting appropriations for the Fish and Wildlife Service.

Correspondence concerning an increase in appropriations for the enforcement of the wage and hour law. Senator Maybank supported the appropriation.

A letter from a South Carolina constituent protesting a reduction in appropriations for the training services of the Maritime Administration.

Correspondence requesting support for appropriations to the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness for research by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Correspondence concerning a reduction in appropriations for economic, military, and technical foreign aid to America's allies. Senator Maybank supported full allocations to the Near East, but voted for reductions in appropriations sent to European countries.

Two letters requesting support for additional appropriations for the Venereal Disease Division of the Public Health Service.