Response to Mr. J.M. Ralston's Comments on City of Faith Proposal, 1978-04-03

Item — Box: 32, Folder: 21

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_32_21_0020

Scope and Contents

The text is a letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. J.M. Ralston regarding the City of Faith proposal. Jones explains that he did not oppose the proposal, but chose not to sign a letter circulated by Congressman Ted Risenhoover that pressured a state regulatory agency to approve the application. Jones believes it is not proper for a federal official to interfere with a state agency's decision. He mentions that Dr. Oral Roberts agrees with his position and reaffirms their friendship. The rest of the text appears to be notes or additional information related to the topic.

Dates

Creation: 1978-04-03

Creator

Jones, James Robert (Jim), United States Ambassador to Mexico (1993-1997); Chair of the House Budget Committee (1981-1985); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1973-1987), 1939- (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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