Box 135

A letter from Senator A. Willis Robertson, of the Committee on Appropriations, cautioning against legislation (H.R. 5805) which would allow for an unlimited deduction of living expenses for members of Congress living in the District of Columbia. Senator Robertson also attached an article from the Roanoke Times that condemned the amendment.

Correspondence concerning legislation (S. 94 and S. 1368) to promote the further development of public library service in rural areas.

A telegram from a South Carolina constituent requesting support for legislation (H.R. 5976) to help prevent dual and overlapping jurisdiction by the State and Federal Government in order to aid natural gas consumers.

A statement of the American Textile Machinery Association to the Senate Banking and Currency Committee with respect to the allocation of nickel bearing stainless steel to the Atomic Energy Commission and the United States military.

A copy of a letter, addressed to Representative John J. Riley from the Power Oil Company of Orangeburg, South Carolina, requesting any legislation that would limit the importation of crude oil.

Correspondence concerning the sale of sections of the Sumter National Forest. Also included is a letter from a South Carolina constituent requesting support for legislation (H.R. 1037) to establish Dinosaur National Monument as the Green River Canyons National Park.

Correspondence concerning irregularities in the selection of a manger for the Tailoring Shop and Dry Cleaning Plant at the Post Exchange in Parris Island, South Carolina.

Correspondence concerning Senate Joint Resolution 5, introduced by Senator Maybank, to authorize the American Battle Monuments Commission to prepare plans and estimates for the erection of a memorial to General John J. Pershing.

A letter requesting support for the relief of Thomas T. Craven concerning his status and pay on the retired list of the United States Navy.

Correspondence concerning legislation (S. 1886) for the relief of Michael Herlong Padget, of Edgefield, South Carolina, for injuries arising from the sting of yellow jackets (bees) while he was engaged as an employee of the United States, in removing trees and brush from the Clark Hill Reservoir on the Savannah River which resulted in an attack of cerebral thrombosis causing permanent partial paralysis of his left side, face, arm, and leg.