Box 21

Correspondence concerning a Joint Resolution introduced by Representative Rivers to declare Good Friday a legal public holiday.

Correspondence concerning a Joint Resolution introduced by Representative Rivers tendering the thanks of Congress to General of the Army Douglas MacArthur and to Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz; and providing for the striking and presentation to General MacArthur and Fleet Admiral Nimitz of appropriate gold medals in the name of the people of the United States.

A copy of legislation introduced by Representative Rivers to make certain exceptions to the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the United States and of the United States courts of appeals and to the jurisdiction of the district courts of the United States in actions relating to the public schools.

A letter requesting a copy of legislation introduced by Representative Rivers to provide that any Federal employee who refuses to answer a question of a committee of the Congress with respect to Communist, Communist-front, or subversive affiliations, shall be removed immediately from the position or office held by him.

Correspondence concerning legislation introduced by Representative Rivers to amend the Civil Service Retirement Act of May 29, 1930 to provide annuities for those civilian employees engaged in hazardous occupations in any branch of the Federal service.

A copy of legislation introduced by Representative Rivers to provide for research and technical assistance relating to the control of salt-marsh and other pest mosquitoes of public health importance and mosquito vectors of human disease.

Correspondence concerning legislation introduced by Representative Rivers to provide increases in annuities for retirees payable from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund.

Correspondence concerning legislation introduced by Representative Rivers to amend the Housing Act of 1956 to extend the period during which loans and grants may be made for the construction of hospitals under the Defense Housing and Community Facilities and Services Act of 1951.

Correspondence concerning legislation introduced by Representative Rivers to regulate the foreign commerce of the United States by establishing quantitative restrictions on the importation of hardwood plywood.