Addressing the New Destiny for American Indians: A Letter to Senator Fred R. Harris, 1966-04-21

Item — Box: 41, Folder: 12

Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0034

Scope and Contents

The document is from Billen O. Wilson, a small town business owner, urging Senator Harris to support amendments to the Minimum wage bill H.R. 13712. The amendments include delaying the increase to $1.60 until 1969 and changing the Service Contract Act to allow laundries and cleaners to pay $1.00 an hour for government contracts. Wilson expresses concern about the quick raise in wages and the impact on small businesses.

Dates

Creation: 1966-04-21

Creator

From the Collection: Harris, Fred R., 32nd Chair of the Democratic National Committee (1969-1970); United States Senator from Oklahoma (1964-1973), 1930- (Person)

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