Legislative Series continued
Box 5 - Education-Prayer in the Public Schools (March 1964-1972) - Flag Desecration (1966-1967).
F 1-9: Education - Prayer in the Public Schools (March 1964-1972).
Topics and types of documents include Proposed Amendments to the Constitution Relating to School Prayers, Bible Reading, Etc., United States Government Printing Office, 1964, July 1968; various correspondence and news clippings dealing with prayer in public schools, Bible reading, and the words "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance; the Becker amendment; "Statement by Protestants and Other Americans United for Separation of Church and State," April 1964; "Toward an Understanding of the Prayer Decision" remarks of Robert W. Kastenmeier Congressional Record, April 1964; "Does Prayer Belong in the Public Schools?" Washington World, May 1964; Morris K. Udall "Do We Want Another Bible War?" Congressman's Report, May 1964; God's Little Helpers, The Reporter, June 1964; "Gallagher Resolution Offered to Resolve School Prayer Controversy," press release, May 1964; Gallagher before Judiciary Committee Hearings on Prayer, statement, May 1964; "Prayer," UPI press release, 1964; "Prayer Amendment," remarks of James C. Corman, Congressional Record, June 1964; Prayer Amendment Controversy, National Catholic Welfare Conference, 1964; "Religion in the Schools?" remarks of E. Ross Adair, Congressional Record, August 1964; "Objective Study of Bible in Schools is RIA Aim" and "Fort Wayne Volunteers Toil Long, But Successfully, Convincing United States Bible is Not Banned From Schools," Sunday School Times Foundation, 1965; Gallagher statement regarding minute of silent prayer in the General Assembly, Congressional Record; Dirkson Amendment; "Amendment to H. J. Res. 191," Gallagher, January 1971; "Prayer Amendment," remarks of James C. Corman, Congressional Record, October 1971; re: H. J. Res. 191 dealing with prayer in public buildings; "Statement of Churches and Religious Entities in Support of the Proposed Constitutional Prayer Amendment," Chalmers P. Wylie, Congressional Record, October 1971; "Prayer Amendment," Focus on Public Affairs, October 1971; "The Prayer Amendment," Democratic Study Group Fact Sheet 92-20, October 1971; Why Do Religious Bodies Oppose "Prayer" Amendments?, pamphlet, National Council of Churches, 1971; "Catholic Conference Opposes Prayer Amendment," United States Catholic Conference, press release, November 1971; letter signed by several members of Congress requesting consideration of statements and editorials by religious organizations in opposition to H. J. Res. 191 as documented in the Congressional Record, November 1971; No Constitutional Amendment to Allow Prayers in Public Schools, ACLU, February 1965; "First Amendment Wins Test," Church & State, January 1972; and "Billy Graham States New View of Prayer Amendment," Baptist Public Affairs, April 1972. Correspondents include Frank J. Becker (F 1); ACLU of New Jersey (F 2); Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America (F 2); Anti-Defamation League (F 2); ACLU (F 4); Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, New Jersey Department (F 4); Prentiss Walker (F 5); Bob Sikes (F 5); Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (F 6); National Council of the Churches of Christ (statement) (F 6); Woman's Christian Temperance Union of New Jersey (F 6); New Jersey State WCTU Convention (resolution) (F 7); Buddhist Churches of America (resolution) (F 7); Americans for Democratic Action (F 8); American Baptist Convention (F 8); American Farm Bureau Foundation (F 8); American Legion (news release) (F 8); ACLU, Washington Office (F 8); and Industrial Union Department (F 8).
F 10-11: Education - Publications (1970-August 1972).
Topics and types of documents include Developing A Multi-Purpose Institution, Gallaudet College, Presidents Report 1970-1971; Title III Project Annual Report: A 1970-1971 Pre Kindergarten and Kindergarten Study, Dale Ave Early Childhood Education Center; Educational Reform Through Innovation, National Advisory Council, March 1971; Research for Progress in Education: Annual Report, United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1970; American Education, United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, December 1971; Leadership in Public Education Study: A Look at the Overlooked, Academy for Educational Development, Inc., 1972; Windows to the Bureaucracy, National Advisory Council on Education Professions Development, January 1972; American Education, United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare/Office of Education, March 1972; Educating the Disadvantaged Child: Where We Stand, National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children, 1972; The Excluded Student: Educational Practices Affecting Mexican Americans in the Southwest, United States Commission on Civil Rights, May 1972; Fact Book on Pupil Transportation, Metropolitan Applied Research Center, Inc., April 1972; Special Analysis: Financing the Schools, American Enterprise Institute, July 1972; and People Serving People, American Society for Training and Development, April 1972.
F 12: Education - School Lunch Program (1962-1963, 1965-1966, 1969-1972).
Topics and types of documents include "National Dairy Council Opposes Cuts in School Milk, Lunch Program," remarks by William Proxmire, Congressional Record, March 1966; Estimated Impact of the Proposed 1966-1967 National School Lunch and Special Milk Budget on Fluid Milk Sales in New Jersey, Rutgers-State University, 1966; "USDA Announces Liberalization of Regulations for Funding School Lunches," USDA News, [1971]; "USDA Announces Plans to Allocate Additional Funds for Child Feeding Programs," USDA News, 1971; "Amendments to the Regulations-Special Food Service Programs for Children," USDA, 1972; Summer lunch programs; and free lunches. Correspondents include James G. O'Hara; State Federation of District Boards of Education, New Jersey; United States Department of Agriculture (Child Nutrition Act of 1966); George H. Mahon; New Jersey Congress of Parents and Teachers; New Jersey School Boards Association; William T. Cahill; Carl L. Marburger, Commissioner of Education, State of New Jersey; and American School Food Service Association (statement).
F 13: Education - Sex Education (n. d., 1968-1970).
Topics and types of documents include correspondence dealing with legislation concerning sex education and the SIECUS (Sex Information and Education Council of the United States) Program.
F 14: Education - Student Loans (n. d., 1961-1967, 1969-1972).
Topics and types of documents include "Gallagher Amendment Would Provide College Loans for "Average" High School Graduates," press release, June 1963; re: Health Professions Student Loans and Scholarship Program; and various correspondence dealing with student loans, H. R. 4955 the National Defense Education Act, and the National Defense Loan and Work Study Job Programs. Correspondents include Student American Medical Association (statement).
F 15: Education - Teachers (n. d., 1965-1966, 1968-1969).
Topics and types of documents include "Testimony Before the House Subcommittee on Defense Appropriations," American Federation of Teachers, April 1965; and re: H. R. 6845 fixing the salary rate of overseas teachers. Correspondents include Overseas Education Association; National Teacher Corps; and New Jersey Education Association.
F 16: Education - Vocational Education (1962-1963, 1965-1966, 1968, 1972).
Topics and types of documents include "Summary of Vocational Education Act of 1963: H. R. 4955," memorandum, August 1963; correspondence dealing with various legislation concerning Vocational Education Act Amendment; and New Jersey Advisory Council on Vocational Education...Time For a New Alliance, New Jersey Advisory Council on Vocational Education, 1971. Correspondents include National Farmers Union.
F 17: Education - Vocational Rehabilitation (1964-1966).
Topics and types of documents include re: H. R. 8310 the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1965; and H. R. 6118 dealing with vocational rehabilitation. Correspondents include National Committee for Vocational Rehabilitation Legislation; State of New Jersey Rehabilitation Commission; and Richard J. Hughes.
F 18: Electoral College Reform (1966-1972).
Topics and types of documents include "Referendum No. 98 On: Electoral College Reform," Chamber of Commerce of the United States, December 1965; "Proposed Electoral College Reform," remarks of Strom Thurmond, Congressional Record, May 1967; "Electoral Reform," Democratic Study Group Fact Sheet No. 91-8, September 1969; Who Favors Direct Popular Election of the President of the United States and The Case for Direct Popular Election of the President and Vice President of the United States, American Bar Association, November 1968 and February 1969; and various correspondence dealing with direct popular elections of presidents. Correspondents include Chamber of Commerce of the United States; UAW; and Birch Bayh.
F 19: Energy (1967, 1971).
Topics and types of documents include copy of H. R. 1975 to strengthen existing electric utility mechanism system for coordination of power. Correspondents include Lee C. White, Federal Power Commission; and Richard Fulton (H. Res. 155).
F 20: Equal Rights Amendment (n. d., 1963, 1967-1972).
Topics and types of documents include copy of H. J. Res. 951 proposing equal rights for men and women; National Legislative Platform, pamphlet, National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., 1968-1969 and 1971-1972; copy of H. J. Res. 466 proposing an amendment for equal rights for men and women; Hearings on Equal Rights Resolutions and Women's Equality Act, 1971, UAW Testimony by Olga M. Madar, UAW Vice President, April 1971; "Status of State Hours Laws for Women," United States Department of Labor, October 1971; and various correspondence dealing with equal rights amendment legislation. Correspondents include Alice Paul; National Woman's Party; National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc.; NOW, Pittsburgh; Women United; UAW; Common Cause; Emanuel Celler; William M. McCulloch; Martha W. Griffiths; Leadership Conference on Civil Rights; General Federation of Women's Clubs; and Liz Carpenter.
F 21: Firemen and Police (n. d., 1960, 1962, 1964-1965, 1967-1972).
Topics and types of documents include copy of H. J. Res. 687 proclaiming May 11, 1969-May 17, 1969 as "Help Your Police Fight Crime Week"; copy of H. R. 13053 to extend police and firemen death benefits; Bombing in the United States July 1970-June 1971, International Association of Chiefs of Police; re: S-578 dealing with hazardous duty retirement; Fire Journal, National Fire Protection Association, January 1972; Fireproofing Without Asbestos, With Cafco, United States Mineral Product Company, February 1972; pensions for widows and families; and tax exemptions. Correspondents include American Federation of Police; International Association of Firefighters; New Jersey State Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, Inc. (resolution); International Association of Fire Chiefs; and Richard H. Ichord (statement).
F 22: Firemen and Police - Bill of Rights for Police (1971-1972).
Topics and types of documents include copy of H. R. 8539 to provide for a policemen's bill of rights; and "Civil Rights Still Denied Large Group of Americans," remarks of Mario Biaggi, Congressional Record, December 1971. Correspondents include Mario Biaggi (press release); and International Conference of Police Associations.
F 23: Firemen and Police - Medicare Benefits (1968).
Topics and types of documents include copy of H. R. 15243 to provide for retired policemen and firemen's hospital insurance benefits; and various correspondence dealing with medicare benefits for firemen and police.
F 24-25: Firemen and Police - Tax Free Pensions (March 1969-1972).
Topics and types of documents include copy of H. R. 8651 to provide tax free pensions for retired policemen and firemen; copy of H. R. 3560 to provide tax free pensions to retired policemen, firemen, or their dependents; and various correspondence from police and firemen organizations and from constituents to provide tax free pensions for retired police and firemen. Correspondents include Police and Firemen's Widows Association of New Jersey, Inc. (F 24, 25); Retired Policemen and Firemen's Association (F 24); International Association of Fire Fighters (F 24, 25); Fire Fighters Association of New Jersey (F 25); and New Jersey State Retired Police-Firemen's Association, Incorporated (F 25).
F 26: Firemen and Police - Tax Free Pensions - Petitions (n. d., 1971).
Topics and types of documents include petitions urging support of legislation to provide tax free pensions for firemen and police.
F 27: Firemen and Police - Volunteer Firemen Benefits (H. R. 714) (1972).
Topics and types of documents include re: H. R. 714 to extend injury benefits for volunteer firemen. Correspondents include New Jersey State Fire Chiefs' Association; New Jersey State Volunteer Firemen's Association; and New Jersey State Firemen's Advisory Council.
F 28: Flag Desecration (1966-1967).
Topics and types of documents include various correspondence dealing with legislation that would make it a crime to desecrate the United States flag. Correspondents include Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
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