Box 35

Correspondence between Representative Rivers and Representative Carl Vinson, Chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services

A copy of a statement regarding 1956 lease negotiations on the Alcohol Butadiene Plant in Louisville, Kentucky, by the Federal Facilities Corporation. A memorandum attached to the statement indicates that legislation (H. R. 2528) to authorize the sale of the facility would shortly be considered by the House Committee on Armed Services.

Correspondence and statements concerning legislation (H. R. 12541) for the reorganization of the United States Defense Department.

Information concerning legislation (H. R. 1108) to provide that the Boards for the Correction of Military or Naval Records should give consideration to satisfactory evidence relating to good character and conduct in civilian life after discharge or dismissal in determining whether or not to correct certain discharges and dismissals.

Correspondence and committee files including the Navy, overseas housing, missile defense systems, and various other armed services issues and legislation.

Correspondence and reports concerning housing at military bases in the United States and overseas.

Correspondence concerning the purchasing of the Wherry Housing Projects at the Ramey Air Force Base in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

Correspondence and reports concerning the development of housing projects at United States air bases in Spain.

A copy of the United States House of Representatives Legislative Calendar for the Committee on Armed Services for the Eighty-fifth Congress.

Correspondence primarily concerning inequities in pay for military optometrists when compared to the other medical professionals.