Box 139

Correspondence concerning legislation for the demolition of the United States Civil Service Commission Building, formerly known as the United States Patent Office Building, in Washington D.C., to make room for a parking lot. Senator Maybank opposed destruction of the building on the grounds that it was historically significant. Correspondents include Senator Edward Martin, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Works.

Correspondence concerning civil service legislation including a pay increase for classified employees and civil service retirement.

Correspondence concerning legislation (S. 2481 and H.R. 6477) for the reimbursement of expenses incurred by the hospital in providing care and treatment to Halsford V. Sharpe, a former prisoner of the United States, who was permanently and totally disabled as the result of an injury sustained in the course of his arrest. Correspondents include Senator William Langer, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary.

A letter from a South Carolina constituent written in opposition to legislation to reduce or abolish any committees investigating communism.

A letter written in opposition to appropriations being allocated for the relocation of government agencies from their concentration in Washington, D.C., in order to counter the threat of atomic weapons.

Correspondence concerning Jean Rosenthal, an immigrant from Great Britain, who prior to her entry into the United States was a member of the Oxford University branch of the British Communist Party. As a result, she was scheduled for deportation.

Two letters concerning legislation (S. 3297) for the establishment of a Fair Trade Law for the District of Columbia and a telegram in opposition to legislation (H.R. 3704) for the revision of the incorporation laws of the District of Columbia that might conflict with those of the States.

Correspondence concerning wasteful government spending and the raising of the debt limit. Senator Maybank assured constituents that he would not vote to raise the limit.

A letter from a South Carolina constituent in Beaufort requesting support for the extension of legislation to allow for the construction of additional school facilities to compensate for the influx of children as a result of the reactivation and expansion of the Naval Air Station there.

A letter from the President of the South Carolina Radio and Television Broadcasters' Association in opposition to legislation (S. 2926) that proposes license fees for broadcasting stations.