Box 133

Correspondence concerning President Eisenhower's proposal to raise the national debt limit. Senator Maybank opposed the raise and felt that it was not yet the time to raise the debt limit.

Correspondence concerning defense production legislation including competitive bidding on defense contracts, the exemption of barbers and beauticians from price ceiling regulations, and assistance provided to the textile industry under the defense manpower policy. Senator Maybank was a member of the Joint Committee on Defense Production. Correspondents include Senator Leverett Saltonstall of the Senate Committee on Armed Services.

A letter requesting the status of legislation (S. 39) known as the "full faith and credit bill" which sought to eliminate a situation where couples divorced in one state may find themselves still married in another.

Correspondence concerning efforts to reduce the number of medical personnel in the armed services due to the overstaffing of doctors.

Correspondence concerning the need for a reduction in Federal Government expenditures. Senator Maybank reemphasized his efforts to reduce appropriations for foreign aid, but defended his efforts to increase funding for the Air Force and hospitals.

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

A letter from a South Carolina constituent concerning the proposal to alter Senate Rules to restrict the "filibuster" and a request for Senator Maybank's opinions on a number of questions concerning the impact of the Federal Fair Employment Practices law on the South.

A letter from the Southeastern Section of the American Water Works Association requesting support for legislation (S. 1108) wherein public utilities incorporated in construction of Federal Aid Highway projects will receive the same financial reimbursements afforded to railroads with respect to the cost of relocation of utility facilities necessitated by the construction of such highways.

Correspondence concerning legislation (S. 24) to permit review of decisions of Government contracting officers involving questions of fact arising under Government contracts in cases other than those in which fraud is alleged and legislation (S. 848) to prescribe policy and procedure in connection with construction contracts made by executive agencies.

Correspondence concerning federal employee legislation including an increase in salary and benefits, retirement, the removal of deputy United States marshals from civil service laws and regulations, veterans' preference, and the addition of a prayer room to the capital building.